Rockies should open Hall of Fame as part of the recognition of Todd Helton when he officially retires. They also should make No. 17 the first number the franchise ever retires.

First base has been by far the most stable position in Colorado Rockies history — the franchise has had just two regular first basemen in 17 seasons. While no change at the position is likely this year or even next, the Rockies should be beginning to wonder what will happen beyond 2011.

Both players had very productive five-year stays with the Rockies

But few likely to make the 2010 Hall of Fame ballot

Rockies overcome four Arizona leads but lose on Chad Tracy’s homer in the seventh.

Rockies will open the season barely behind franchise record payroll of 2001 barring any late-spring additions.

Armando Reynoso, Steve Reed, Taylor Buchholz, John Vander Wal, Mike Kingery, Mike Myers and Mark Sweeney had great years that were less noticeable.

Chris Iannetta got the start behind the player for Team USA against Venezuela on Sunday night.