DENVER -- Even though Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado tied for the National League lead in home runs with 41 in 2016, Coors Field actually lowered his totals. Higher fencing in right-center field blocked three fly balls that would have been homers previously -- a development Arenado greeted with a smile and a shrug. "I didn't know how many home runs I lost, but at the same time, you can get some home runs if you hit the ball in the air to left field that you don't normally get," Arenado said. "But, hey, I tied for the home-run lead. I would have had it if those balls had gone. But we need pitchers to have some success, and it's OK to help them out." The increased height -- from 8 feet, 9...
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