Weiss managed the Rockies from 2013-2016 to a 283-365 record. The former Rockie and resident of Denver returned to the Centennial State for 2018’s opening weekend. Now the bench coach of the Atlanta Braves, a laid back and rather joyful Weiss spent Saturday with familiar faces.
Along with Braves First Base Coach Eric Young Sr., the two spent time with outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and former pitcher Pedro Astacio around noon. All four are on the club’s 25 best players list for the Rockies 25th anniversary in 2018.
Weiss flashed a smile when he saw some more familiar faces, “Wow, I didn’t expect to be in such high demand.