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Descalso’s experience could be key for Rockies
- Updated: August 4, 2016
DENVER — Playing a role in a playoff race is nothing new to Rockies veteran Daniel Descalso. But with shortstop Trevor Story’s regular-season-ending thumb injury, Descalso will have a much larger role than expected.
Descalso had two key hits off the bench in Game 6 when the Cardinals won the 2011 World Series, and split time at shortstop as a runner-up in 2013. His Cardinals also lost in 2012 and 2014 in the National League Championship Series.
But after playing all four infield positions and left field for the Rockies, Descalso looks poised to take the bulk of the reps at shortstop.
“I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I have been around for a while, and I have been on winnings teams and played in the postseason and big games,” Descalso said. “I enjoy talking about the game and situations and approach. I don’t sit there and preach to guys, but if guys have questions, I’ll try to answer them as best I can.”
Descalso is in the midst of a career season and has been among the Rockies’ top hitters. Entering …
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