Walt Weiss named the Rockies’ new manager

**Deb** · 11-08-2012, 08:15 AM

Walt Weiss named the Rockies’ new manager

Drew Silva
Nov 7, 2012, 11:54 PM EST

Waiting until late into the night Wednesday, the Rockies officially named Walt Weiss the sixth skipper in franchise history, succeeding Don Baylor, Buddy Bell, Clint Hurdle, Jim Leyland and Jim Tracy.

Tracy resigned shortly after the 2012 season.

Weiss, who played for the Rockies from 1994 through 1997, was chosen for the opening over active slugger Jason Giambi, bench coach Tom Runnells and Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams.

Weiss spent this past spring and summer serving as the head varsity baseball coach at Regis Jesuit High School in the Denver suburb of Aurora. He led the 2012 squad to Colorado’s 5A state semifinals.

It’s not a traditional hire, but those have become less common in recent years. Mike Matheny was named the Cardinals’ manager last winter despite having no managerial experience at the MLB level. The same goes for Robin Ventura of the White Sox, a finalist for Manager of the Year honors in the American League.

**Old Sweater** · 11-08-2012, 01:00 PM

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11-08-2012, 08:15 AM	#1
Deb Owner/Maid HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 49,080 Reputation: 1424 My Mood: : $536349	Walt Weiss named the Rockies’ new manager Walt Weiss named the Rockies’ new manager Drew Silva Nov 7, 2012, 11:54 PM EST Waiting until late into the night Wednesday, the Rockies officially named Walt Weiss the sixth skipper in franchise history, succeeding Don Baylor, Buddy Bell, Clint Hurdle, Jim Leyland and Jim Tracy. Tracy resigned shortly after the 2012 season. Weiss, who played for the Rockies from 1994 through 1997, was chosen for the opening over active slugger Jason Giambi, bench coach Tom Runnells and Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams. Weiss spent this past spring and summer serving as the head varsity baseball coach at Regis Jesuit High School in the Denver suburb of Aurora. He led the 2012 squad to Colorado’s 5A state semifinals. It’s not a traditional hire, but those have become less common in recent years. Mike Matheny was named the Cardinals’ manager last winter despite having no managerial experience at the MLB level. The same goes for Robin Ventura of the White Sox, a finalist for Manager of the Year honors in the American League. __________________ "And in the depths of winter, I found in me am invincible summer."

11-08-2012, 01:00 PM	#2
Old Sweater Baseball Players Fan Hometown Hero Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 611 Reputation: 85 My Mood: : $7693	Boom Rah Rah! __________________ Bat Boy: Get a hit Crash Crash: Shut Up

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