Don Baylor returns to the Colorado Rockies as hitting coach

An original Rockie back in the fold!

about 1 year ago Russ Oates 5 comments 0 recs |

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We just can't afford more of the same...

While it’s probably not the worst move they could have made, I would have much rather seen the Rockies bring in someone like Larry Walker or Vinny Castilla – or how about retaining Todd Helton to be a player/hitting coach.

At least Baylor won’t be in the position to make a double switch, just to exercise his power to adjust the lineup.

by jefe_13 on Nov 24, 2008 8:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Don Baylor and Jim Tracey in the dugout?

Whose decision was this? Hurdle’s or O’Dowd’s? I’m not sure I’d like having two former managers in the dugout if I was Clint.

by pedalpusher on Nov 24, 2008 8:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

But the FO will

have two possible in-house replacements in 2009 should Hurdle not survive the entire season.

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by Russ Oates on Nov 24, 2008 9:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats probably

why such an emphasis was put on getting coaches with previous manager experience. With these hiring, its very apparent to me that Hurdle is on the chopping block and Tracy or Baylor will be the manager if the team stumbles out the gate.

by wolf213 on Nov 24, 2008 10:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs