Troy Tulowitzki: (Hip) Ahead of Schedule

Tulowitzki (hip) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from hip surgery and Rockies manager Walt Weiss isn't ruling out the possibility of having his star shortstop available for the start of spring training.

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Speaking to reporters during a media session at the Winter Meetings, Weiss did not elaborate on the specifics of the original timetable for Tulowitzki's return. That he is ahead of schedule is undoubtedly a good sign, but until Tulowitzki is on the field in game action and without significant limitations, there will be a cloud of uncertainty regarding his expected workload at the beginning of the season.