As our very own The Natural forecasted last week, Clint Hurdle's job was on the line. Well, today that plug has been pulled as the Rockies have fired Hurdle.
In 2007, the Rockies made an incredible stretch run to make the playoffs after defeating the Padres in a one game playoff for the NL Wild Card. They took that birth into sweeping their way to the Fall Classic. They eliminated the Phillies in 3, the D'Backs in 4 and were than swept by the Red Sawks.
In 2008 the Rockies were unable to recover from early season injuries and finished well behind the NL West winning Dodgers. This year was much of the same as the Rockies sit at 18-28 and in the basement of the NL West.
In seven plus season as Rockies skipper, Hurdle went 567-625. Bench coach Jim Tracy will take over the squad on an interim basis.
The Rockies begin a three game set tonight at home vs. the Padres.
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