Condolences to Spilborghs
Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilorghs has left camp because of the death of his mother, Essie Spilborghs, on Friday.
Once he made it to the Majors, Spilborghs moved his mother and father, Rene, from California to Denver. His mother had suffered was battling a lung ailment, and being in Denver allowed her to be treated by highly regarded specialists.
Last Mother’s Day, Spilborghs offered this postcart for his mother on MLB.com .