USA Today ran an interesting article on the Colorado Rockies this week. It stated that the entire organization has become Christian based, from the front office where execs pray with each other to the clubhouse that is void of pornographic material and foul language.
The “change of ownership” was sparked in December 2004 after pitcher Denny Neagle had been charged with soliciting a prostitute.
"God gave us a challenge right then and there," club President Keli McGregor says. "You always say you want to do the right thing, but often in this business we warp our values and do less than what's the right thing."
Colorado released Neagle three days after his arrest and the Rockies vowed to go after character from that point on and it seems to be working. The Rockies are off to their best start since in 11 years sitting at 27-26. A vast improvement from a team that finished tied for the worst record in baseball last season.
Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings says: "They do preach character and good living here. It's a must for them, and that starts from the very top. But we're not a military group. ... Nobody is going to push their beliefs on each other or make judgments. We do believe that if you do things right and live your life right, good things are going to happen."
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