SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Good news for Rockies fans who still have No. 2 jerseys and want to look up-to-date: You have someone to cheer for, although you need a little shorter nameplate.

For the first time since shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was traded to Toronto in 2015, Colorado will have a No. 2 -- Alexi Amarista , who signed as a utility player in January.

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The Rockies' numerical roster went through a number of adjustments this winter, even before any games were played.

• It started Nov. 20, when they named Bud Black as manager and introduced him in a No. 20 jersey. He barely had time to get used to it before it was gone.

That's because on Dec. 13, the club had a press conference for new firsthe debuted in the Majors last year.

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• No drama was involved in newly signed lefty Mike Dunn's choice of No. 38.

• Hall of Fame candidate Larry Walker's No. 33 is not used. Since Walker was traded to the Cardinals in 2004, the only time it has been worn during the regular season was '14-15. Fellow Canadian Justin Morneau wore it, with Walker's blessing.

First baseman Todd Helton's No. 17 is the only one retired for a Rockies player.

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