A great mood, that is.
Besides coming off back-to-back wins — the second of which put Hurdle's club in similarly bright spirits — the Pirates have now won six of their last eight. Add in the fact that coming to Denver is a homecoming of sorts for Hurdle, who served as the Rockies' hitting coach from 1997 - 2002 then as manager from 2002 - 2009, and the smiles flowed early and often.
Throughout the session, Hurdle discusses the Pirates' recent acquisition of Wei-Chung Wang and what that move ultimately meant for Gregory Polanco's season.