Tag: Clint Hurdle
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Rockies take dual approach to solve offense with interim co-hitting coaches
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It seems two brains are better than one for solving the Colorado Rockies’ offense. The Rockies began a seven-game homestand on Monday night at Coors Field with the home debut of interim co-hitting coaches Jordan Pacheco and Nic Wilson. They were elevated from roles with the team’s minor league system after Colorado manager Bud Black…
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Todd Helton returns to Rockies as special assistant to general manager
DENVER — Todd Helton is back with the Rockies. Helton, who spent all 17 years of his career with the team and was the first in the franchise to have his number retired, was named a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt on Saturday. He will assist in all areas of baseball operations and…
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Former manager Clint Hurdle returning to Rockies in new role
A familiar face will be rejoining the Rockies next year. Clint Hurdle, the only Rockies manager to lead a team to the World Series, will return to the team as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt. Hurdle will assist with player development and the MLB draft. “I am thrilled to return to an…
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New book takes a look back at the improbable 2007 Colorado Rockies team
The Rockies haven’t given fans much hope that they can turn things around this season, but perhaps a look back at the 2007 team, the only one in franchise history to advance to the World Series, could provide a fresh perspective. In a new book titled Game 163, Denny Dressman dives into a night that…