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Colorado Rockies Manager Jim Tracy at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Aug. 12, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Published: Feb. 20, 2012 at 9:24 PM SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Colorado Rockies Manager Jim Tracy will remain with the team after his contract e
General manager Dan O'Dowd said Monday the Rockies expect their relationship with Tracy, who has managed the team for the past three seasons, "to continue for a number of years." Tracy took over for Clint Hurdle during the 2009 season and went on to win
To the Pirates? No -- although they are certainly thrilled to have him back from his 2 1/2-season detour to Atlanta. The outfielder received an immediate initiation into the Mac Pack. Already in Pirate City in addition to McLouth are Daniel McCutchen, Ja
In his first season as the Pirates skipper, Hurdle did not get to use that enough with the Pirates on the mound -- and had to use it too much with the Pirates at bat. Bucs hitters had the third-most strikeouts in the National League, at 1,308; maturity a
LITTLE ROCK There’s a good reason why major leaguers don’t appear on the Hall of Fame ballot until five years after their retirement: Time allows for context; it (usually) makes voters smarter. But there’s no need to hold off on calling A.J. Burnett (Ce
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Pirates pitchers and catchers stretch before workouts begin on the opening day of camp at Pirate City Bradenton, Florida. BRADENTON, Fla.
BRADENTON, Fla. The pie thrower is thrilled to be a Pie-rate. “It’s a fresh start,’’ Burnett told The Post yesterday of pitching for Pittsburgh, his first interview since the trade tal
Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Pirates pitchers sprint during workouts on the opening day of camp at Pirate City Bradenton, Florida. BRADENTON, Fla. The machinations between the
They're sighing with relief in New York, and probably not real sure what to make of things in Pittsburgh. But however it may appear, the Pirates got better when they acquired A.J. Burnett. He's not a headline-grabber, at least not in the good sense. But
Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Pirates pitchers sprint during workouts on the opening day of camp at Pirate City Bradenton, Florida. BRADENTON, Fla. The machinations between the
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly borrows an analogy from manager Clint Hurdle when talking about the way the long-struggling franchise is perceived by the best players in baseball. "We used to not be the prettiest girl at the dan
Museums are often sad reminders of what once was, celebrating past glories and accomplishments. Future generations may one day travel to a Vero Beach museum to remember Major League Baseball used to be played on Floridas eastern coast. Spring training ba
To understand Pittsburgh Pirates fans, one must first understand "Gilligan's Island.'' Pitchers and catchers report today to the Pirates' camp in Bradenton, Fla. It's a climate similar to that uncharted desert isle of TV fame, where manager Clint Hurdle
Pedro Alvarez and Pirate's starting rotation would seem to be most critical to 2012 BRADENTON, Fla. Walker played in 159 games last year, meaning he participated in the middling early portion of the season, the impro
Tony La Russa might be managing the 2012 White Sox if not for one reason — if he returned to Chicago, he would have had to manage against his best friend in baseball, Jim Leyland. That wasn't going to happen, according to some who know La Russa best, and
PITTSBURGH (AP)—Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly borrows an analogy from manager Clint Hurdle when talking about the way the long-struggling franchise is perceived by the best players in baseball. “We used to not be the prettiest girl at the d
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly borrows an analogy from manager Clint Hurdle when talking about the way the long-struggling franchise is perceived by the best players in baseball. "We used to not be the prettiest girl at the
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly borrows an analogy from manager Clint Hurdle when talking about the way the long-struggling franchise is perceived by the best players in baseball. "We used to not be the prettiest girl at the dan
Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly borrows an analogy from manager Clint Hurdle when talking about the way the long-struggling franchise is perceived by the best players in baseball. "We used to not be the prettiest girl at the danc
Our team-by-team preview of the 2012 MLB season from a fantasy perspective continues today with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Make sure you check out Kenneth Arthur's spotlight on various Pirates players, scheduled to post at Noon Central today. Our series wil
Clinton Merrick Hurdle (born July 30, 1957 in Big Rapids, Michigan) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the National League's Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball, having held that position since April 26, 2002. Full Article
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, left, signs autographs for fans before the first day of baseball spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »PNC Bank president and CEO Sy Holzer, left, talks with Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert, center, next to Pittsburgh Pirates baseball manager Clint Hurdle, right, as they watch the Steelers during an NFL football practice at the team's facility on...
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle smiles as he begins his availability with reporters at the Major League Baseball 2011 Winter Meetings in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle tips his hat to the cheering crowd after a video of him thanking the fans was played on the scoreboard after the sixth inning of the baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The Cincinnati Reds won 5-4.
View Photo »PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 21: Manager Clint Hurdle of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts to a call during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 21, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Photo »PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Manager Clint Hurdle of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches from the dugout during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 19, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Brad Lincoln looks in the direction of the scoreboard as manager Clint Hurdle, left, talks to him as Lincoln comes out of the game aginst the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, center, starting pitcher Charlie Morton, left, and pitching coach Ray Searage watch from the dugout during the bottom of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. The...
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle talks with third base umpire Sam Holbrook between innings, after a successful St. Louis Cardinals appeal at third base in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. Hurdle was ejected from the game. The Cardinals...
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, right, talks with pitcher Jeff Karstens after he was pulled during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. The Cardinals won 6-4 with Karstens not figuring in the decision.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' Derrek Lee, right, returns to the dugout to celebrate with manager Clint Hurdle, bottom left, and teammates after hitting a solo home run off Houston Astros pitcher Wilson Lopez in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. The Pirates...
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher James McDonald, right, hands the ball to manager Clint Hurdle, left, in front of third baseman Josh Harrison as he leaves the game after pitching into the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. The...
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 04: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates argues a call with first base umpire Jim Wolf during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 4, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, left, argues with first base umpire Jim Wolf during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, in Chicago.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 03: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates stands on the mound with third baseman Josh Harrison #62 and catcher Ryan Doumit #41 during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 3, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Pittsburgh Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. The Dodgers won 6-4.
View Photo »HOUSTON - AUGUST 30: Manager Clint Hurdle #50 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes the ball from pitcher Charlie Morton #50 in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 30, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, center, pulls starting pitcher Jeff Karstens, left, out of the game as catcher Michael McKenry offers support during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 7-4.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 19: Home plate umpire Brian Knight tosses manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the game against the Cincinnati Reds for arguing a strike three call on August 19, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 19: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates argues with home plate umpire Brian Knight and first base umpire Jerry Layne after being thrown out of the game against the Cincinnati Reds during the game on August 19, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, right, argues with home plate umpire Brian Knight after being ejected in the bottom of the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Pittsburgh.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 8: Ryan Ludwic #36 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with manager Clint Hurdle #13 after scoring on an RBI single by Brandon Wood against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning during an MLB baseball game at AT&T Park August 8, 2011 in San Francisco, California...
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, right, and pitching coach Ray Searage stand in the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. The Padres won 7-3.
View Photo »PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 04: Garrett Jones #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is congratulated by manager Clint Hurdle #13 after scoring against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning during the game on August 4, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The Cubs won 1-0.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, left, signs autographs for fans before the first day of baseball spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
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