Walt Weiss’ run with Rockies likely over as distance from GM Jeff Bridich grows
Walt Weiss believes the Rockies are close to becoming a legitimate playoff contender. He also believes he is the right man to lead them.
He likely won’t get a chance to prove it, however.
Weiss’ three-year contract expires after Sunday afternoon’s season finale against the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field, which very well could be his last game as Colorado’s manager. His tenuous status is not simply a matter of his losing record — 283-363 heading into Saturday night’s game. It also has to do with his strained relationship with general manager Jeff Bridich.
A significant gulf has developed between Weiss and Bridich, according to multiple sources within the organization, some of whom said Weiss has been been left out of the loop regarding major decisions dating to the offseason — when he was not consulted about the acquisitions of relievers Jason Motte, Chad Qualls and Jason Motte or outfielder Gerardo Parra, all of whom have had disappointing seasons this year.
The Colorado State Patrol investigates a deadly rollover crash that killed 5 people early Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 (Photo courtesy: The Denver Channel)