The staff, with each position identified, was announced on Thursday morning. They are…
Manager: Bud Black*
Hitting Coach: Duane Espy*
First Base Coach: Tony Diaz*
Coach: Ron Gideon*
* indicates new to the staff in 2017
Cole, 50, will return as the Rockies third base coach, his fifth season in that position and his 22nd season overall in the Rockies organization. Prior to joining the Major League staff, Cole was the manager at Triple-A Colorado Springs (2009-12), Double-A Tulsa (2006-09), High-A Salem/Visalia/Modesto (2002-05) and Short-Season Tri-City (2001).