Thu 3/28/13 1:37 PM

Chris Nelson will open the 2013 regular season as the Rockies' primary third baseman. The Rox were considering bringing third base prospect Nolan Arenado north with them this season, but they have now officially decided against that. Nelson hit .301/.352/.458 with nine home runs and 53 RBI in 111 games last year. He'll carry some value in AL-only formats.