Story staying productive during his DL stint

PHOENIX — Rockies injured rookie shortstop Trevor Story was thankful for Monday Night Football.

His left thumb, surgically repaired six weeks ago, doesn’t allow him to do much. So after lunch, he showed up at Chase Field Monday, the way he does every day, and does a lower-body strengthening and endurance program. He loves hitting, but since he can’t he’s doing the next-best thing — watching, during batting practice, and watching during the game.

He hopes his watching will be productive enough to improve his swing when he is allowed to play again. But that time between the workout and when other people are swinging bats, Story admits, is just soul-crushingly boring. At least Monday, he could rib teammates about their fantasy football players during the Steelers-Redskins game.

“Usually around 3 o’clock I get in the weight room,” Story said. “But after my workout, there isn’t much to do. Just waiting around until BP. But then I get my hand cleaned, watch BP and get ready for the game.”

But Story, 23, has found gametime to be not so tedious. He’s finding enjoyment in observation.

Story was leading the National League with 27 home runs — already a record for an NL rookie shortstop and three shy …

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