Mavrik Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Rockies to share postseason payout with Coolbaugh's widow Besides their surprising 14-1 finish to the season, the Colorado Rockies are giving baseball fans another reason to cheer for them this postseason. The widow of Rockies minor league coach Mike Coolbaugh, who died after getting hit by a line drive this season, will be granted a full share of the team's playoff winnings after a team vote. Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said the gesture spoke volumes about the quality of the character in their locker room. "I was passed on the information that they voted Amanda Coolbaugh a share, a full share, which I found speaks to their awareness, speaks to their passion, speaks to every good thing about them," Hurdle said. Coolbaugh, who is 32 and pregnant, won't attend Saturday's Game 3 of the NLDS between the Phillies and Rockies at Coors Field. But her two sons, Joseph, 5, and Jacob, 3, will be in attendance and will throw out the first pitch. "When I heard about what the players did, I almost cried," Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said. "This was the players' idea. I think it's remarkable." Mike Coolbaugh was a first base coach for the Tulsa Drillers. The former major leaguer was killed July 22. Shaken by Coolbaugh's death, Rockies first base coach Glenallen Hill now wears a helmet. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said awarding the family a share was the right thing to do. "We're obviously happy with the decision,'' Tulowitzki said on Thursday. "I hope they are, too, and I'm sure they will be.'' I know who I'm pulling for in the playoffs. Class acts all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVM Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Rockies to share postseason payout with Coolbaugh's widow Besides their surprising 14-1 finish to the season, the Colorado Rockies are giving baseball fans another reason to cheer for them this postseason. The widow of Rockies minor league coach Mike Coolbaugh, who died after getting hit by a line drive this season, will be granted a full share of the team's playoff winnings after a team vote. Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said the gesture spoke volumes about the quality of the character in their locker room. "I was passed on the information that they voted Amanda Coolbaugh a share, a full share, which I found speaks to their awareness, speaks to their passion, speaks to every good thing about them," Hurdle said. Coolbaugh, who is 32 and pregnant, won't attend Saturday's Game 3 of the NLDS between the Phillies and Rockies at Coors Field. But her two sons, Joseph, 5, and Jacob, 3, will be in attendance and will throw out the first pitch. "When I heard about what the players did, I almost cried," Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said. "This was the players' idea. I think it's remarkable." Mike Coolbaugh was a first base coach for the Tulsa Drillers. The former major leaguer was killed July 22. Shaken by Coolbaugh's death, Rockies first base coach Glenallen Hill now wears a helmet. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said awarding the family a share was the right thing to do. "We're obviously happy with the decision,'' Tulowitzki said on Thursday. "I hope they are, too, and I'm sure they will be.'' I know who I'm pulling for in the playoffs. Class acts all around. Seriously, it's impossible to NOT want them to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 That is a good move on their part. All class is right! They are fun to watch as well. Not sure they could actually be any hotter right now either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Colorado has a number of good young hitters in th lineup. They led the league in fewest errors made also- makes up for their lack of quality starting pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I read about Coolbaugh in SI a few weeks back. As much as I feel for Coolbaugh's family, I also feel for Sanchez, the guy who hit that line-drive. Terrible accident. Class move by Colorado, though. I think they will make the WS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 I read about Coolbaugh in SI a few weeks back. As much as I feel for Coolbaugh's family, I also feel for Sanchez, the guy who hit that line-drive. Terrible accident. Class move by Colorado, though. I think they will make the WS. I hear you. No way, shape, or form was the death his fault but that's got to rattle you when you were the one that hit the line drive. The other thing about the full share his family is receiving and something they didn't mention in that article is that the farther the Rockies go into the playoffs, the larger the playoff share becomes. So here's hoping they can make it to at least the World Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 yeah I also read that SI article on Coolbaugh and Sanchez and I'm rooting for Colorado to win it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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