Denver Post · Nov 12, 2016
Saunders: Bud Black certain he can work, thrive with Rockies’ front office
The Colorado Rockies introduce their new manager Bud Black, right, at Coors Field on Nov. 7, 2016 in Denver.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.