The Colorado Rockies had to make the somewhat shocking and entirely difficult decision on Friday to option Kyle Freeland, arguably their most important player a year ago, to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Rockies manager Bud Black  took some questions immediately after announcing the move to the media. Listen in the that uncut audio as well as what Freeland himself had to say about the news and what he plans to do next.

Bud Black:

Kyle Freeland: