Being runner-up for Rookie of the Year and helping lead your team to the World Series will make you a hot commodity. This is why the Colorado Rockies have signed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to a 6-year, $31 million contract. Tulowitzki?s deal is the largest ever for a player with less than two years of major league experience. This is a very good deal for the Colorado Rockies because in addition to Matt Holliday, who recently received a two-year extension, Tulowitzki is one of the cornerstones for this franchise. By locking him up for six years, the Rockies have taken another step in their goal of being a playoff team year in and year out. As a player, there is plenty to like about Tulowitzki. He hit for .291 with 24 home runs and 99 RBI. The power numbers are there, which you would expect in Coors Field to some degree, but it is his average that is most appealing. Yes, he hit 70 points higher at Coors Field, but his lowest average month in the regular season did occur in April so he showed improvement the rest of the way. He is a prototypical number two hitter, who will be able to drive balls to the gap and get on in front of the middle of the order. He needs to improve his hitter?s eye, but that will come as he sees more major league pitching. In the field, Tulowitzki will win a gold glove before this contract is over. He has excellent range, and his arm is solid from the shortstop position. His hero growing up was Derek Jeter and when watching him play, the No. 2 isn?t the only thing these players have in common. Tulowitzki still has room to improve some areas of his game, but he is definitely worth this investment. If you can find a young gem like him or Grady Sizemore, then a team shouldn?t be afraid to lock them up long-term. It is easy to miss on young players because of injuries or sophomore swoons, but in Tulowitski, the Rockies have made a commitment which is high reward and low risk. Grade: A Does Troy Tulowitzki deserve this six-year contract? Email your thoughts to [email protected]