Clint Hurdle

Hurdle Says He Had Constructive Meeting With GM

cbs4denver.com: Sports (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008

Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle says he had a constructive talk with general manager Dan O'Dowd Tuesday after a disappointing season.

Unsettled offseason for Rockies (Troy E. Renck/Denver Post)

Ballbug (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008

Troy E. Renck / Denver Post : Unsettled offseason for Rockies — Hurdle's sit-down with GM today just first phase of reshaping ballclub — PHOENIX — A six-month disappointment ends with a frank discussion today at Coors Field. Manager Clint Hurdle will meet with general manager Dan O'Dowd for a season review …

The 2009 Season Begins Today for the Colorado Rockies

Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008

The 2009 season will start today for the Rockies with a face-to-face meeting between Dan O'Dowd and Clint Hurdle . We have the entire offseason to discuss what should be or should have been done for the Rockies to get back on track ( like maybe trading Torrealba? ). Today, I just want to thank everyone who's stopped by and visited Purple Row throughout the season. We've broken almost all of our previous...

Rockies end season with loss

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008

PHOENIX — Prior to the Sunday's final curtain, a 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a walk-off, walk-off, manager Clint Hurdle talked about the importance of the Rockies' creating a

Reynolds to replace Hernandez

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008

ATLANTA — The Rockies' recent slump and Livan Hernandez's poor performance lead manager Clint Hurdle to remove the veteran from the starting rotation today, replacing him with rookie Greg

'Concert For Kyle' Brings Back Memories of 'KB 64'

cbs4denver.com: Entertainment (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008

This time last year the Colorado Rockies were making an amazing run for the World Series and manager Clint Hurdle was inspired by a courageous teenage boy. Now that boy's parents are doing their best to turn that inspiration into action.

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Monday Rockpile:

Purple Row (Free subscription) | 09/08/2008

Having lost two of three to the Astros, the Rockies have an off-day today. And that's a good thing--mainly because they're not going to interfere with the Broncos game tonight. Discuss anything. Here's something to start off with: Now that Clint Hurdle has admitted that he has conditional love for Dexter Fowler this September, how long will it be before Fowler and others receive more playing time?...

Tracy Ringolsby's weekly baseball notebook

ScrippsNews (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008

Even before the first pitch of the All-Star Game was thrown, Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle had requested a meeting with commissioner Bud Selig to discuss concerns about the selection of pitchers for the event. "You have two primary responsibilities," Hurdle said, "to see the game through to its conclusion and to return the players to their teams healthy." read more

Rockies Pull Within 6 Games Of Diamondbacks

cbs4denver.com: Sports (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008

Jorge De La Rosa was in trouble from the start, so much so that Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle had to turn away. De La Rosa worked through his early problems and stuck around long enough to pitch six effective innings and help the Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Odds and Ends: Indians, Livan, Braves, Friedman

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008

Let's round up today's random links. The point continues to be hammered home - the Indians intend to acquire a proven closer this winter. Brian Fuentes seems a reasonable target. Rockies manager Clint Hurdle wants to see if Livan Hernandez fits into their plans for 2009. Hernandez has allowed a remarkable 224 hits in 152 innings - a rate that will rank second in baseball history if he can reach the...

Cook dissatisfied despite "gritty" effort for 15th win

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008

Aaron Cook lasted just five innings, giving up two runs on seven hits. Manager Clint Hurdle agreed it was a "gritty" effort.

Clint Hurdle Wanted to Destroy Brad Lidge’s Arm

The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008

And the Phillies postseason chances, apparently. Can someone look in Hurdle’s history to see why he would do such a thing? May want to peer into Omar Minaya’s bank records while you’re at it. But he also acknowledged that the way he was used at the All-Star Game did not help matters. Colorado Rockies manager Clint [...]

Vizcaino, Fuentes reel in Marlins

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008

Manager Clint Hurdle thought it was a curveball. Luis Vizcaino insisted it was a slider. Its real identity? The biggest pitch in the biggest win of the Rockies' season.

Oklahoma Tuneup Has Jeff Francis Ready to Return

MLB Rumors by MLBnewsonline.com (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008

Former 17-game winner Jeff Francis is set to return to action for the Rockies Tuesday after a successful final rehabilitative outing at Double A Tulsa. Rockies manager Clint Hurdle was quoted by The SportsXchange as describing Francis as having a good fastball and a lively changeup. Francis went 1-0 in three minor league starts, surrendering just one run in little more than 14 innings. After going...

Hurdle ponders Monday's starter

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 07/26/2008

Manager Clint Hurdle hasn't announced who will start for the Rockies Monday in Pittsburgh, but one thing's for sure: It won't be Kip Wells.