The Colorado Rockies have scheduled their first interview for their vacant managerial position. Bench coach Tom Runnells will formally interview for the job this afternoon. Runnells had been the bench coach under former manager Jim Tracy for the last three seasons, and has been in the Rockies organization in some capacity for the last nine years. A native of Greeley, Colorado, Runnells’ previous major league managing experience came when he piloted the Montreal Expos in the 1991 and 1992 seasons, compiling a 68-81 record. Another in-house candidate, Triple-A manager Stu Cole, is also expected to meet with Rockies brass about the job this week. One other in-house possibility is a current player. Jason Giambi, who has played for the Rockies the last four years, has said he would retire if he were considered for the job.