How Tracy family, 2009 Rockies offer hope for Red Sox
Chad Tracy steps into a difficult situation. His dad’s been there before.
DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Jim Tracy #4 of the Colorado Rockies walks to the dugout after a discussion with the first base umpire against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Coors Field on October 12, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chad Tracy sits at . 500 after his first few games as interim Red Sox manager.
The vibes are bleak around the team following the firing of Alex Cora, the third-winningest manager in franchise history, with an insufficient roster that has more than struggled out of the gate. We’ve talked at length about the Cora decision, so let’s take some time to dive deeper into what the promotion means for Tracy, his family and the chance for remarkably unique managerial history. Chad’s father, Jim, managed for 11 seasons in the big leagues and made it to Baltimore for his son’s first MLB managerial win (500th career) last Sunday.
The 70-year old has his own experience taking over the skipper’s seat as well, a great path for Chad to follow. The Colorado Rockies were 18-28 when the team fired Clint Hurdle in late May 2009. The roster remained mostly intact from the group that miraculously won 22 of 23 games to reach the 2007 World Series.
Dan O’Dowd served as general manager back then and reflected on the chain of events that led to a shakeup. “I think every one is unique,” O’Dowd, currently an analyst for MLB Network, told OverTheMonster. com .
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