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Article: Barmes reaches armistice Second baseman prospect 'at peace' in battle with self.(Sports)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
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- March 14, 2008
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Byline: Tracy Ringolsby , Rocky Mountain News
Clint Barmes has found a comfort zone this spring training.
He is among six candidates for the Rockies' starting second base job, but he doesn't seem to have a worry in the world. He has reached a point where he realizes he is a major league player and it is up to other people to decide where he is going to play.
And it shows.
"He is at peace with what he needs to do," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "He is still a competitor, but he is calmer in a lot of areas."
He figures to be a key factor in the Rockies' effort to defend the National League title this year, whether he's the ...