No, it's not a Lord of the Rings reference, though the idea is the same. Much like Aragorn awaited assistance from his allies to the east to save him from certain doom, the Rockies could do something similar in regards to the KBO League and Nippon Professional Baseball. While their team is doing their best to stave off the juggernaut Dodgers, they may find the task impossible if they cannot receive reinforcements.
Huh, I guess it actually is a Lord of the Rings reference after all?
Seriously though, there are more than a few interesting names departing their former organizations in hopes of landing a spot in MLB, and the Rockies could benefit from their support.