The new “Hurdle” for internal hires

Clint Hurdle counts as Rockies royalty, for reasons as apparent as the 2007 pennant on the wall of retired numbers. While he is returning to serve as the special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt, one can presume Hurdle will assist far more than one person in his return to the organization.

One such person could be 30-year-old Sterling Monfort, a newly-appointed Director of Professional Scouting that could learn wonders from Hurdle’s every word.

Sterling Monfort is an internal hire: the son of team owner Dick Monfort has opened up a front office-ownership crossover that can lead some to feel concern. If this concern is valid, Hurdle’s return to the Rockies is more timely than ever. It’s important…