Collateral Damage In Colorado

DENVER (AP) - The contracts of Colorado Rockies hitting instructor Carney Lansford and third-base coach Rich Dauer aren't being renewed in the wake of manager Jim Tracy's unexpected resignation over the weekend.

Lansford served two seasons under Tracy and the Rockies' .274 batting average this season was tops in the National League. But Colorado hit just .241 on the road as they finished a franchise-worst 64-98.
Dauer spent four years as the Rockies' bench coach and seven seasons in the organization overall. He also served as Colorado's infield coach and coordinator of all defensive positions.