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Tulowitzki close to returning to Rockies lineup

By Jeff Adcox

Sep 25, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) attempts to turn a double play as Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks (16) slides into second base in the second inning of the game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) attempts to turn a double play as Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks (16) slides into second base in the second inning of the game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) attempts to turn a double play as Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks (16) slides into second base in the second inning of the game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) attempts to turn a double play as Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks (16) slides into second base in the second inning of the game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Colorado Rockies will likely get Troy Tulowitzki back in the starting lineup withing the next couple of days. The All-Star shortstop is recovering from a calf bruise he sustained on Wednesday night when he was hit by a pitch.

According to MLB.com, Tulowitzki took some batting practice on Saturday and came out no worse for the wear.

"“It feels pretty good, just normal inflammation and bruises, so we’re trying to get that inflammation and fluid out of there,” said Tulowitzki, who did light running and fielding drills Friday. “Once that is done, I’ll be back on the field. If I had a timetable, I know I’m not in there today, possibly tomorrow. If not tomorrow, I know we have an off-day [Tuesday], so coming off that off-day would be the day. If I was ready, I’d be in there, but I’m not ready yet.”"

This is good news for the Rockies and their fans. Tulowitzki has a history of injury problems that has his fans wincing any time he goes down.

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