Since the Rockies hired Bud Black as their new manager last Monday, one of the things I’ve been asked most often by fans, friends and family is this: “Will Black be able to get along with the front office?”
I understand the genesis of the question.
After the terrible, 98-loss, dysfunction-filled 2012 season, Jim Tracy walked away from the final year of his contract, turning his back on $1.4 million.
This past season, Walt Weiss stepped down immediately after his three-year contract expired. Though owner Dick Monfort hoped that Weiss and general manager Jeff Bridich might reach some common ground, Weiss never thought that was possible.