The Rockies have their next general manager sitting on the bench in Colorado’s dugout. It should be Clint Hurdle, who has evaluated the Rockies’ minor-league players and developmental system for years. Hurdle won’t kiss the owner’s butt. He is widely respected by players and front offices throughout the major leagues. He believes analytics only go so far and decisions have to be made by humans.

—Bud, talent scout

Kiz: Ever since Hurdle returned to the Colorado bench as hitting coach during the early days of this dreadful season, I believed it was only a matter of time before he took over as manager, a job he held with the Rockies for more than seven seasons, including the thrill of Rocktober in 2007. At age 68, he certainly has the energy to manage again, and I believe he has the itch t

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