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Rockies oust Hurdle; Tracy takes over

Associated Press

Friday, May 29, 2009

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies fired manager Clint Hurdle on Friday, less than two years after their incredible "Roctober" run to the World Series, and replaced him with bench coach Jim Tracy for the rest of the season. Without reliable hitting, pitching or defense, the Rockies stumbled to an 18-28 start and were 14½ games behind Los Angeles in the NL West heading into Friday night's action. "It was been a tremendous ride. It has been life lesson after life lesson," Hurdle said. "And I will te ...

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