Bridich praises Black's influence on Rockies

Bridich on Rockies' offseason Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich lays out his goals for the offseason and shaping the club for 2019

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DENVER -- Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said Tuesday manager Bud Black was the right guy at the right time for a team that had struggled with the pitching puzzle throughout its existence.

Bridich, during the General Managers Meetings in Carlsbad, Calif., praised Black, who was named one of three finalists for the National League Manager of the Year Award after leading the Rockies to an unprecedented second straight postseason appearance in…