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Rockies' coaching search on hold until after GM meetings

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Published October 30, 2008 at 5:35 p.m.

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With manager Clint Hurdle on vacation this week and general manager Dan O’Dowd headed to the annual GM meetings next week, the Rockies’ coaching search has been put on hold.

Organizational pitching coach Jim Wright, who was the Rockies’ pitching coach in 2002, is believed to be set to become bullpen coach. But decisions await on the bench coach, third base coach and hitting coach.

Triple-A Colorado Springs manager Tom Runnells and his hitting coach, former big-league manager Rene Lachemann, are in the mix for the bench coach and third base coaching jobs, as is roving minor league infield instructor Rich Dauer.

Original Rockies manager Don Baylor, former Dodgers and Pirates manager Jim Tracy and former Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo are in the mix for the bench job. Former Mets manager Willie Randolph, who put the Rockies on hold because of his pursuit of the Brewers’ managerial opening, is a long shot. Perlozzo also would seem a possible fit at third base. Tony Muser, a former manager of the Denver Zephyrs and Kansas City Royals, and former Rockies player Greg Colbrunn are known candidates for the hitting coach position.

AFL stint paying off for Lindsay

Right-handed pitcher Shane Lindsay, his career slowed by a multitude of injuries, seems to be benefiting from his assignment to the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League. He made the AFL’s midseason All-Star Game and is now being moved from the bullpen into the rotation, replacing Arizona prospect Max Scherzer. Lindsay struck out eight in 7 1/3 innings of relief, and his fastball registered 91-97 mph.

Giles wants to play again

Marcus Giles, released by the Rockies out of spring training last year, went on an extensive workout program during the summer and, at age 30, “wants to come back and play,” agent Joe Bick said.

Nix signs with White Sox

Jayson Nix, the Rockies’ starting second baseman on Opening Day this past season, agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox.