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Rockies plan more rest for key players early in 2023 season
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Kyle Freeland figures out D-backs; Rockies get rare win
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Rockies' Blackmon plans to exercise $18M player option for 2023
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Rockies' Charlie Blackmon to exercise player option for 2023 season
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Charlie Blackmon plans to exercise 2022-23 player options
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Rockies' Charlie Blackmon first player in MLB history with
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Colorado Rockies news: What's next for Charlie Blackmon? - Purple
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Catcher Drew Romo was a risky pick; Rockies think he well was
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Charlie Blackmon - Colorado Rockies Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Charlie Blackmon exercises player option, will return to Colorado
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Previewing the 2021-22 opt-out clauses and player options