SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bud Black is not a man prone to hyperbole or empty praise, especially when it comes to starting pitchers. After all, Black was a pitcher for parts of 15 big-league seasons. He sets the bar high.
So, when the Rockies’ manager makes a bold statement, as he did Wednesday morning, you take notice.
On the first official day of spring training, Black was asked if the Rockies’ rotation was “as good as, or better than” the Dodgers, who’ve won the National League West six years running.
“The Dodgers have a very good rotation, and these are different rotations because they are different pitchers,” Black answered.