Rock Solid Recap: 10-4, Good Buddy

Had a few demands for the boys tonight. A good number of them were met, a few were even exceeded.

#1 -- I demand the pitchers throw strikes tonight.

A really awful strikezone didn't help matters.

#2 -- I demand the defense make a play on every ball hit in their direction.

Very good.

#3 -- I demand Jorge De La Rosa last into the 7th inning.

See #1. Jorge was better than his line will indicate, but he's still not at top form either.

#4 -- I demand Nationals starter Scott Olsen doesn't make it to the 5th.

BAM! 3rd inning KO!

#5 -- I demand Ryan Spilborghs starts.

Starts. Homers. Dig it.

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Running Thoughts: De La Rosa vs Olsen

Very classy opening to the broadcast tonight.  Once again I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rockies President Keli McGregor.

The games go on.

Interesting lineup card tonight for Jim Tracy.  Spilborghs starts for Gonzalez and leads off.  Fowler, Helton, Tulo and Hawpe are all in their customary spots.  Melvin Mora plays second and moves up to 6th.  Miguel Olivo gets another start and hits 7th.  Ian Stewart then drops to 8th against a left-hander.

Personally, when Gonzalez isn't starting, I'd much prefer Fowler leads off and you put Smith or Spilborghs in an RBI position.  Especially Spilly, who seems to have a knack for driving in runs.  That's just me.  Nonetheless I'll be curious to see how this particular alignment works out for the squad tonight.

Time to get a W.

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Keli McGregor (1962-2010)

Amazing how quickly things change in life.

From the highest of highs on Saturday, to the frustrations of Sunday afternoon in Atlanta and Monday night in Washington, to the sobering reminders of life's reality this morning in Utah.

We lost a good man today in Keli McGregor. We lost a good man too soon. I don't just say that as a Colorado Rockies fan or a baseball fan, I say that as a fan of good people. From all accounts McGregor was a quality, quality person.

I feel for wife his and four children that are left behind. My deepest condolences go out to them, the rest of his family, his friends, and all others who were struck by his passing.

I thank him for his hard work, dedication and loyalty to the Colorado Rockies.

As fans we don't always appreciate or even put any thought into the work that's going on behind the scenes to give us a quality product to enjoy. When you look at where the Rockies are right now, I don't know that there's a franchise in baseball being run any better. No doubt McGregor had a big hand in that, and I thank him for it.

This is a tough day. It's a sobering day. It's a reminder that what happens on the field really isn't life or death, even though it feels that way sometimes. But it's also a reminder that we should appreciate the people we love and the things we enjoy while we can.

So let's enjoy tonight's game with a different perspective, while thinking of and honoring a man who helped provide us with moments we'll never forget.

RIP: Keli McGregor

Looking Ahead: 10 Demands For Tonight's Game

#1 -- I demand the pitchers throw strikes tonight.

#2 -- I demand the defense make a play on every ball hit in their direction.

#3 -- I demand Jorge De La Rosa last into the 7th inning.

#4 -- I demand Nationals starter Scott Olsen doesn't make it to the 5th.

#5 -- I demand Ryan Spilborghs starts.

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