As the harsh, widespread financial ruin of the coronavirus pandemic comes into full view, the question must be asked: Are major league ballplayers, and specifically the most well-paid Rockies, doing enough?
Last week, after writing about the ongoing struggles of Coors Field concessions workers during the MLB postponement, my inbox was flooded with variations of emails wrestling with that very sentiment.
“Where are the very wealthy players giving back to those greatly in need?” fan Norm Kvern asked. “With one stroke of a pen this problem (like stadium workers struggling) could be solved if more players like Daniel Murphy and Raimel Tapia would step up and take care of this issue.