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Is Rockies’ Ryan McMahon ready to fill DJ LeMahieu’s shoes?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — DJ LeMa … Who?

OK, OK, let’s not go overboard. Rockies fans will not soon forget the gritty DJ LeMahieu, the best second baseman in franchise history, who now plays a starring role for the Yankees. But ask around the Rockies clubhouse — and study the stats — and it becomes clear that Ryan McMahon is emerging as a star in his own right.

“He’s a special talent,” all-star shortstop Trevor Story said of McMahon. “He’s one of the most talented guys on the team, that’s for sure.