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Cuddyer already leading the Rockies

He's not the exclusive team leader, but Michael Cuddyer has already taken a leadership role with the Colorado Rockies. In the clubhouse he's the perfect team player. On the field he's going to be "an absolute bonus", according to manager Jim Tracy.
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He's not the exclusive team leader, but Michael Cuddyer has already taken a leadership role with the Colorado Rockies. In the clubhouse he's the perfect team player. On the field he's going to be "an absolute bonus", according to manager Jim Tracy.

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