Clint Hurdle to return to Coors Field

by OnTheRox on Aug 24, 2009 11:05 AM MDT

Former manager Clint Hurdle joined Susie Wargin on 9NEWS on Monday morning to talk about his continuing efforts against Prader-Willi syndrome. He also spent some time talking about the 2009 team.

After watching the interview, it just reminded me what a classy guy he is. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy Jim Tracy is managing the team now, he's doing a great job. I just think Hurdle has been very noble and professional throughout the whole thing. He plans to return to the ballpark on Sept. 21 for a Prader-Willi event.

Here's a link to the story, and the video: http://www.9news.com/sports/pro_baseball/mlb/colorado_rockies/article.aspx?storyid=121888

"I'm a huge fan. There's no getting away from that. What a wonderful series we've been able to have so far with the Giants, it'd be nice to put the finishing touches on them tonight," Hurdle said. "But I have not been back. I've been waiting for the kids to say, 'Dad, let's go to a game.' That hasn't happened yet. We have really good seats in our living room."

There's also an opportunity to buy a seat to the tribute event honoring Clint.

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He's a pro

Hurdle may have worn out his welcome as manager (who besides Casey Stengel, Walter Alston and Connie Mack haven’t?), but I have seen Hurdle on MLB and he never displays a trace of cynicism or hostility toward the Rox when asked to analyze their players or their chances. In fact, he’s very complimentary. I would imagine he would get another shot at a top job or at least a bench coach position somewhere in the bigs.

by Curt in Florida on Aug 24, 2009 2:50 PM MDT reply actions

Hear Hear!

Hurdle is a total class act. While I’m glad I don’t get to watch his “cool” post game interview stylings anymore, I hope fans always remember him as the manager who pushed all the right buttons in ’07, just as Tracy seems to be doing now.

I don’t think the disastrous start this year should be put on him at all, just as Tracy doesn’t deserve all the credit for the turnaround— it was just time for a fresh outlook (okay, maybe a little past time, but it’s all good).

Thanks, Clint. You stay classy now.

by oxmouth on Aug 24, 2009 3:29 PM MDT reply actions