On Monday morning, it was obvious that Black was happy to be at Coors Field and Rockies management was glad to have him there.
Black was introduced as Colorado’s seventh manager in its franchise history before a crowd of media and Rockies employees. Two things that jumped out at me about the press conference: An emphasis on Black’s experience and Black’s enthusiasm for the team and future.
The 59-year-old Black joins the Rockies after spending the 2016 season as a special assistant to the general manager with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Black served as pitching coach for the Angels under Mike Scioscia (2000-2006), where he was part of the 2002 World Series championship team before beginning his Major League managerial career with the San Diego Padres (2006-2015).