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Chris Nelson #39 of the New York Yankees at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 4, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Nelson Returns To Colorado As Member Of Yankees

Pardon Chris Nelson if he takes a wrong turn inside the concrete hallways of Coors Field, heading straight toward the home clubhouse instead of veering left with his new team.

2013/05/06

Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Rockies Send INF Chris Nelson To The Yankees

Seeking depth for their injury-depleted infield, the New York Yankees have acquired Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash.

2013/05/01

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 04: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies high fives teammates after Arenado hit a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 4, 2013 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arenado Making Powerful Case To Land With Rockies

Nolan Arenado is starting to give the Colorado Rockies reason to think about him as a potential big leaguer this year.

2013/03/04

Andrew Brown #12 of the Colorado Rockies bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on October 1, 2012 in Phoenix. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Rockies Get 4 In 13th To Beat Arizona 7-5

Chris Nelson drove home Tyler Colvin to start a four-run rally in the 13th inning and the Rockies held off Arizona 7-5 on Monday night.

2012/10/02

Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies slides home to score as catcher Welington Castillo of the Chicago Cubs takes the throw on double by Jordan Pacheco of the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on Sept. 26, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Pomeranz Pitches 5 Solid Innings, Rockies Top Cubs

Drew Pomeranz tossed five innings for his first win in more than two months and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on a rainy Wednesday night.

2012/09/27

Josh Rutledge of the Colorado Rockies hits a two RBI double off of Rafael Dolis #48 of the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Coors Field on Sept. 25, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

LeMahieu Has 3 Hits As Rockies Top Cubs, 10-5

DJ LeMahieu had three hits and finished a home run short of the cycle, Wilin Rosario went deep and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 10-5 in a rain-shortened game Tuesday night.

2012/09/26

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies hits an RBI double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 15, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Kelly, Guzman Lead Padres To 4-3 Win Over Rockies

Rookie Casey Kelly carried a shutout into the seventh inning and Jesus Guzman hit a three-run homer, leading the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

2012/09/15

Fans deploy umbrellas against the rain as Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies takes an at bat while Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants backs up the plate and umpire Eric Cooper oversees the action at Coors Field on Sept. 11, 2012. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Rockies Loss To Giants Means They’re Elimated From NL West Race

Madison Bumgarner hit a three-run homer on a night when he struggled on the mound and Brandon Belt drove in four runs, helping the San Francisco Giants hold on for a 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies in rainy conditions Tuesday.

2012/09/12

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 02: Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his three run home run off of Brad Brach #58 of the San Diego Padres with Jordan Pacheco #22 and Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Coors Field on September 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Padres 11-10. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nelson’s Homer Lifts Rockies Past Padres

Chris Nelson hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies overcame a career-best six RBIs by Chase Headley to beat the San Diego Padres 11-10 on Sunday.

2012/09/02

Todd Helton of the Colorado Rockies celebrates with Troy Tulowitzki after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 25, 2012. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Helton To Undergo Surgery, Ending Poorest Season In His Career

Todd Helton’s worst season of his career is over. The Colorado Rockies said their first baseman and clubhouse leader will undergo arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.

2012/08/07