Travel back with me, if you will, to February of 2019. Times were simpler then, to be sure. Masks were only worn by medical professionals and bank robbers, and the only “tick tock” anyone concerned themselves with was of the clock.
Things were looking up for the Rockies, as well. Fresh off their first playoff triumph since Rocktober 2007, the team signed their All-World third baseman to a record-setting contract extension. The team was willing to spend and some were discussing whether we were entering a golden age of Rockies baseball.
Suddenly I understand how Jack felt when Kate got in the sedan and drove away.