Following Bud Black’s firing, who could be the Rockies’ next manager? Colorado named third base coach Warren Schaeffer the interim manager on Sunday, but that doesn’t guarantee he’ll be the guy next spring. Here’s 10 candidates to take the permanent job as the Rockies lurch toward a third straight 100-loss season.
Schaeffer: Colorado’s third base and infield coach for three seasons, Schaeffer previously managed the Triple-A Isotopes before landing with the Rockies. A former minor league player in the Rockies system, the 40-year-old has the energy and perspective to possibly lead a rebuild.