Julia Budzinski's death sent instant shock and heartache through the Blue Jays organization. But baseball doesn’t stop, which can make playing games a needed escape from reality or coming to terms with the incomprehensible even harder. (ShiDavidi)
Baseball doesn’t stop, which can make playing games a needed escape from reality or coming to terms with the incomprehensible even harder. Charlie Montoyo learned that the hard way back when his son Alex was in hospital fighting for his life and he scrambled from Durham Bulls games to be by his side.
“That’s what I felt the other day when I had to tell Mark to go inside so he can find out the news,” said Montoyo. “I said, ‘OK, I'm done with that game, it's more important to be with my friend.’”
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