As a rule, I think all articles should have to refer to DJ LeMahieu as a former Rockies’ stalwart. Anyhow, among the many reasons that we all miss DJ this season, even if the process to not sign him was probably the correct one, is the fact that he has been separated from his buddy Charlie Blackmon.
Their buddy comedy was always enjoyable. That, and the offense they provided at the top of the lineup all those years. It is fitting, if bittersweet, that they won AL and NL player of the month honors in the same month.