New Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss received a one-year deal from the organization, announced Wednesday night. The 14-year Major League veteran has never coached in professional baseball before.

Walt Weiss was a decent ballplayer, more renowned for smarts than stats. As the sixth manager in Rockies history, he faces a challenge unlike any of the previous five. Can Weiss' baseball IQ surmount the Rockies' front office chaos?

Weiss becomes the sixth manager in Rockies history.

Walt Weiss, who spent several years with the Rockies as a special assistant to general manager Dan O'Dowd, is reportedly the favorite to replace Jim Tracy as Colorado's manager.

Eric Young Sr., who spent the past two seasons as the Diamondbacks' first base coach, was reportedly one of a few preliminary candidates for the Rockies' managerial vacancy.

Matt Williams completed his interview for the Rockies' managerial vacancy on Monday. Now, he and the three other candidates for the job will wait as the Rockies make their decision.

The Rockies will conclude their interviews for the open managerial post on Monday when they meet with Diamondbacks third-base coach Matt Williams. The team is expected to come to a decision on the position in a few days.

Colorado Rockies prospects Coty Woods and Corey Dickerson have been selected to play in the Rising Stars game for the Arizona Fall League on Saturday.

Veteran pitcher Jorge De La Rosa decided to forgo the free agent market and exercised his option for the 2013 season.

Kent Matthes continued his torrid Fall League by hitting a go-ahead homer to lead the Salt River Rafters.