What happened: Colorado unveiled the statue Friday outside Coors Field, with a large crowd gathering at 20th and Blake for the ceremony. The tribute adds a permanent landmark tied to one of the defining careers in

Why it matters: For the Rockies, the dedication reinforces a rare point of continuity between the club's best era and its current rebuild. It also gives fans a new touchstone at the ballpark as Colorado searches for traction in the NL West.

What to watch: The statue now becomes part of the standard walk-up into Coors Field for the rest of the homestand. How prominently Colorado keeps the tribute in its in-stadium presentation will be the next detail to watch.