Manager Walt Weiss’ message was as firm and as clear as a Bob Gibson fastball to the ribs.
Rookie right-hander Carlos Estevez will remain the Rockies’ closer going forward, despite a four-run meltdown in the ninth inning Friday night in a 5-3 loss to Miami. Weiss also said he did not consider giving Estevez the hook after the rookie walked J.T. Realmuto on four pitches to open the ninth.
“(Estevez) has been absolutely dominant, so just because a guy walks the leadoff hitter you don’t go take him out,” Weiss said Saturday afternoon before Game 2 of the series vs.