It ain't over till it's over

My boys lost last night. They're down 0-3 in the series now.

But I still have faith. Sure, no one has ever come back from this deficit to win the World Series, but it's still possible.

I joked with my co-workers that The Rockies already signed a contract with Disney for a movie:

Nine games back of the wild card in September, the team goes on a torrid run, makes it to the playoffs, and fights its way into the World Series. Their opponents are the powerhouse Boston Red Sox, a ridiculously strong team from top to bottom.

The Rocks get rocked in the first three games. When all seems lost, Aaron Cook – the opening-day starter who was injured in the middle of season – returns with an inspiring performance, leading the team to a win.

Flash forward a couple more games, and the Rockies tie the series 3-3. Down a run in the ninth inning of game seven, veteran first baseman Todd Helton sends a two-run shot over the Green Monster and the Rocks take the lead. The game ends with Manny Corpas getting the save, knocking out Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez.

The film ends with the obligatory freeze frame with the team cheering in the middle of the field. And then it goes to the "This person ended up doing this" screens.


It even has all the things you need for a sports film: the stoic veteran leader (Helton), the superstar (Matt Holliday) and the surprising rookie (Troy Tulowitzki). All it needs is a cast with a couple of moderately recognizable actors – Shia LaBoeuf as Tulowitzki, Dennis Quaid as Helton – and you got a movie.