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The Rockies call up Jay Payton

Hell, they’ve already got Melvin Mora on the team, so why not call up Jay Payton?

For Payton, 37, who has spent parts of 13 seasons in the major leagues, this season has been about making peace with himself and the game after injuries forced him to miss the 2009 season.
“It’s a good feeling, to get back after all the hard work you’ve put in, surgeries and stuff,’' Payton said. “To get back to the big leagues, put on a big-league uniform again, it’s something special.”

Payton hit hit .323 with six homers, 74 RBI and 13 stolen bases for Colorado Springs this year. He’ll provide some depth.

No word if Preston Wilson got a contract too.