The Rockies and right-hander Jason Hammel have reached an agreement on a two-year contract. Hammel, 28, is 20-17 with a 4.57 ERA in two seasons with the Rockies since arriving in a trade from the Rays at the start of the 2009 season. "I'm very appreciative of the opportunity that the Rockies gave me," Hammel said. "When I came over from Tampa, I didn't know where my career was going because I had been in the bullpen and been a starter. I came here and they immediately threw me into the fire as a starter. "Knowing I'm going to be here for two years and that they've shown faith in me is big. I feel like the best is yet to come."