Burks declines Hurdle's offer to coach first base
Ellis Burks nearly became Ellis Back.
Rockies manager Clint Hurdle confirmed Monday that he offered Burks the team's open first-base coaching position. Burks, an original Blake Street Bomber, declined.
Burks told Hurdle he wasn't prepared to leave his current job as a special assistant to Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro, which allows him a more flexible schedule.
"I had a good talk with him and he's comfortable where he's at," Hurdle said.
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