MLB.com has a feel-good story up today that should endear a few million more fans to the Rockies. Will George is a Rockies scout, and his wife Florinda sadly succumbed to cancer on May 22. The Rockies were at the low point of their season that day, with a record of 18-27 and in last place in the NL West, seven games out. But that night they won and they kept on winning, sparking a seven-game winning streak. Throughout the season the Rockies were never ahead in any category, but we all know where they stand today: waiting to hit the field for the World Series.

"The Rockies are blessed," says Anna Vail, sister-in-law of the late Florinda George. "She always said she would have a special request when she got to heaven and this was it."

Another surviving sister-in-law, Liz Olivieri of Philadelphia, says, "The Rockies feel Florinda is their 'angel,' and I believe this to be. Her strength and courage have been inspirations not only to her family, but to this organization."

Will has a new website online for his annual golf charity event that raises funds for cancer research and family support services. The 1st Annual Golf Classic is set for Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin, Maryland. You can find out more at scoutingforacure.com.

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