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Colorado Rockies SS Jose Reyes does not report

By The Sports Xchange
Shortstop Jose Reyes. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI
Shortstop Jose Reyes. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI | License Photo

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes is a no-show at the outset of spring training.

Other than a few Christmastime text messages from manager Walt Weiss, the team has not made contact with Reyes since he was charged with domestic violence in Hawaii on Oct. 31. While he pleaded not guilty to the charges, Reyes is subject to discipline under baseball's new domestic violence policy.

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A trial is scheduled to begin April 4, the date of the Rockies' regular-season opener.

"I hope everything works out for Jose," Weiss said Wednesday. "He brings a certain energy to our club that was nice to see last year. But I've got to coach and manage the guys that are here."

Reyes, a four-time All-Star, was acquired in the trade that sent longtime Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto. Reyes, owed $44 million in the final two years of his contract, hit only .259 in 47 games in Colorado last season.

Weiss said the Rockies plan to have an "open competition" at shortstop if Reyes is not available.

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