Nolan Arenado has no idea who will be the Rockies’ next manager, but he knows what qualities he wants in his next boss.

“I want to see someone with some fire and energy, someone who can light a fire under the guys,” the all-star third baseman said Tuesday, a day after manager Walt Weiss resigned.

“At the same time, we need a guy who understands the players and has their back,” Arenado said. “I thought Walt was very good at that, he always had your back. Walt understands how tough this game is and what a grind it is over a long season.” Related Articles October 3, 2016 Departing Walt Weiss confident of his abilities, wishes Rockies well

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General manager Jeff Bridich said Monday that he will look for a new manager inside and outside the organization. He confirmed that Glenallen Hill will be a candidate. Hill, 51, has been the manager of the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate the past four seasons and has been with the organization for 12 seasons overall. He’s believed to be the leading in-house candidate. He did not return calls seeking comment.

“I honestly don’t know who’s going to be our next manager, I haven’t heard a thing,” Arenado said. “Walt was the only manager at the majors I’ve ever had. So it’s kind of tough to say exactly what I want, but it’s got to be somebody who knows the game and has the players’ respect.”

Monday, Bridich was asked during a conference call with reporters if owner Dick Monfort preferred hiring someone within the organization.

“The process will be both external and internal,” Bridich said. “I do think it’s important for me to make a good decision on behalf of the organization, and that both both external and internal kinds of candidates are to be considered.”

Asked if other current Rockies staffer such as first-base coach Eric Young or third-base coach Stu Cole would be considered, Bridich did not get into specifics, but said there were people within the organization worthy of consideration.

“That’s a comment on the type of people within this organization,” he said. “They are talented people and a lot of them have earned consideration. But there are also likely people who are not in this organization who are good people and good fits.”

Bridich did not mention any external candidates the Rockies might target, but Bud Black, the 2010 National League manager of the year, wants to manage again. Black, who led the San Diego Padres from 2007 to 2015, is scheduled to interview with the Atlanta Braves this week, according to multiple reports.