Article: Barmes takes on minor role Shortstop begins his Triple-A duty, as does Sullivan.(Sports)

Byline: Tracy Ringolsby, Rocky Mountain News

TUCSON -- The last two years, Clint Barmes has been the Opening Day shortstop for the Rockies, hitting second both times. He added a bit of drama to the franchise's history in 2005 when he became the first rookie in major league history to hit a game-ending home run on Opening Day.

There's no chance for Opening Day theatrics at Coors Field this year for Barmes.

He won't even be on the Rockies roster, much less in the lineup.

Barmes and outfielder Cory Sullivan, a member of the Rockies' Opening Day roster the past two years and the leadoff hitter last year, began trying to reclaim their ...

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