Inbox: Who is on the Rockies’ list for skipper?

DENVER — We are nearing the end of a thrilling World Series, which means we are crawling closer to the 2017 Rockies’ season.

So let’s discuss the most pressing questions about the club.

@harding_at_mlb How about Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez for Rockies manager? Have they waited to talk to him?

— Jeff Kirkbride (@jeffkirkbride1) October 31, 2016

@harding_at_mlb How about Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez for Rockies manager? Have they waited to talk to him?

@harding_at_mlb Does the long post season run & delay in Rox hiring mean Brad Mills could be a Mgr candidate? Checks all the boxes.

— Mark Knudson (@MarkKnudson41) October 31, 2016

@harding_at_mlb Does the long post season run & delay in Rox hiring mean Brad Mills could be a Mgr candidate? Checks all the boxes.

@jeffkirkbride1 asks if the Rockies have spoken to Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez about their open managerial post. Onetime Rockies pitcher Mark Knudson similarly ponders about Indians bench coach Brad Mills. We have listed Martinez and Mills among the possible candidates. General manager Jeff Bridich isn’t confirming candidates, permission received to speak to folks under contract to other teams or interviews.

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Marlins bench coach Tim Wallach was revealed as a possible candidate last week. Additionally, as first reported Sunday by Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball, Royals bench coach and former Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu also is in the mix. That is solid info.

Before listing anyone, I have to have collected enough info from various sources to feel confident in doing so. Martinez, who has interviewed for several jobs (including the Dodgers, who hired Dave Roberts for this season), and Mills, formerly the Astros’ manager, are among those.

Whether the Rockies have talked to either is unknown, and …

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