It's not unusual for MLB veterans to send rookies on a coffee run before a day game after a night contest, but the Colorado Rockies took it to extremes.
Outfielder Noel Cuevas was sent out in full uniform, along with a cart, on the streets of Chicago outside Wrigley Field. He was accompanied by teammates Daniel Castro and Harrison Musgrave.
.@noelcuevas56, escorted by Daniel Castro and @hmusky15, had to do a coffee run in Wrigleyville this morning...in full uniform. ☕️ pic.twitter.com/o2aZ9S1x2L
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) May 2, 2018
Cuevas went to Starbucks and returned with no fewer than 20 cups of joe for his team. The Rockies sideline reporter tweeted that he spent $111.55. She also tweeted out a picture of the order, letting the world know that there are at least a couple of caramel frappuccino fans on the team.
Rookie duties call this morning for @noelcuevas56. He has to buy the whole clubhouse @Starbucks. Any guesses on how much this set him back? $$$$$ pic.twitter.com/kFlMqTu6wu
— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) May 2, 2018
The Rockies got a solid jolt from their java Wednesday, cruising to an 11-2 win. Cuevas, 26, came on as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, singled and scored a run. He stayed in the game and singled again in the ninth.