Weiss, 48, returns to the Rockies where he spent four years as the club's shortstop and then seven seasons as a Special Assistant to the General Manager.

Weiss spent last season as the head coach of the Regis Jesuit High School baseball team.

In his 14 year career, Weiss posted a .970 fielding percentage in 1,462 career games, including turning 854 doubles plays and logging 11,932.1 innings all at shortstop.

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