Coors Finale

Hard to believe that yesterday was the final game of the season at Coors Field.
Since it was bright and sunny with temperatures in the 80's, it felt more like a mid-summer day. Most times, the final game has cooler temperatures with overcast skies.
Before the game I had a chance to chat with Dodgers Manager Joe Torre. Since he is leaving the Dodgers after the season, I wished him well. He was recently at the new Yankee Stadium for the first time since he was managing the Yanks when the George Steinbrenner monument was unveiled. He, like me earlier ths summer, had a hard time looking at the empty lot that is now where the real Yankee Stadium once stood.
Also chatted with Dodgers TV guy Steve Lyons. He's a funny guy. He said that for the first time since he was a player or broadcaster, he is happy the season is ending. It's been a rough year for the Dodgers, especially with the mess in the front office with the McCourt's divorce proceedings.
The Dodgers won the game 7-6 despite Troy Tulowitzki's 4-4 day with 4 runs scored.
Following the game, as is Rockies tradition, the team took a lap around the field and threw souvenirs to the fans. It's a nice tradition.
One thing I didn't understand though. At the end of the game, the Rockies grounds crew went to work on the field. Why? The next game there will be April 1, 2011 versus the Diamondbacks. They'll have plenty of time to get the field ready.
The Rockies grounds crew is awesome. I've never seen a better looking field and how often do you see a bad hop or worn out patches of grass? Hardly ever. As a spectator I appreciate looking at the field but the players appreciate it too. Todd Helton, following the lap around the field, made a point of shaking hands with the groundskeepers. The rest of the team followed suit. Helton, who plans to be back next season, is a class act. I would love for him to come back next season and have a typical Helton season. It was hard to watch him at times this year.
I brought my pink digital camera to the game yesterday and took a ton of pictures. Why is it pink? I bought the camera for my wife but she never uses it. Plus, I like pink anyway. I think its a nice color. Not the most manly color but I don't mind it.
I will post the pictures on the www.turfsports.net website when I get a chance in a few days.