Nationals organization considered canceling the Tuesday night game in order to give the team a chance to recoop. Instead the teams agreed on a moment of silence for Mc Gregor, followed by a list of the community groups and organizations to which he donated his time and efforts to. The players also hung a jersey with his name and old football number from Colorado State in their visiting dugout.
The game continued with subtle tributes to their fallen brethren. Despite emotions running high, the Rox were able to defeat the Nationals 10-4. Last year's league leader, Troy Tulowitzki's also hit his first home run of 2010 season. According to the Denver Post, players will don a commemorative patch on their uniforms starting Wednesday.
McGregor served as team president since the 2001 season, he had served as team vice president prior to this appointment. He is survived by his wife, Lori, and four children. It is believed that he died of natural causes.
While my thoughts and prayers go out to the Rockies, I can't help but wonder will they become this year's Angels? I've notice and odd trend that after a team is faced by tragedy, they get a sudden jolt and become almost unstoppable... Bearing that in mind see you in the playoffs Colorado.
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