"The most arresting sight in the gym on this day wasn't a carved Troy Tulowitzki?, another bench press from Jason Giambi? or the barreled chest of trainer Mark Philippi that should come with a dresser and nightstand.

It was Dexter Fowler on the track.

The Rockies center fielder, noticeably stronger from a season ago, crouched down, hanging his right hand loosely, then on "Go!" became a blur. Now you see him, now you don't. "