Chris Nelson is expected to start at third base in Friday's opener for the Rockies. Nelson hit .275 in Cactus League play and, according to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, "showed soft hands defensively, which is why he's expected to get the nod over Jordan Pacheco in the early going." The Rox were originally planning to use Nelson in a utility role this season, but they don't really have many options at the hot corner until top prospect Nolan Arenado is ready.