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Here’s how hot each MLB manager’s seat will get in 2018

By Brad Weiss

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 23: Manager Mike Matheny
ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 23: Manager Mike Matheny /
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 28: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) heads on the field prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on February 28, 2018 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 28: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) heads on the field prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on February 28, 2018 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

Bud Black, Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies made a change from Walt Weiss after the 2016 Major League Baseball season, bringing in Bud Black to assume the role of manager. The Rockies struggled to put wins together consistently under Weiss, and Black was brought in to bring his expertise to the pitching staff.

Getting good pitching has always been an issue in Colorado, as balls have a way of flying out of Coors Field. Black was able to stabilize that in 2017, and by the end of the season, the Rockies were back to being a playoff team.

While the team lost their Wild Card game, they have the pieces in place to  make another run in 2018. The NL West is going to be loaded with talent, but the Rockies lineup can certainly hit with any team they go up against.

Black was a solid manager during his time in San Diego, and he brought that knowledge of the NL West over with him to Colorado. His 87 wins in year one may be just a starting point for the Rockies, who also have a fantastic farm system.

Black is a very good Major League manager, and he heads into next season with a very cold seat. The Rockies should be very competitive once again, but soon, this organization is going to start expecting Black to win some games in the playoffs.

Seat: Cold

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