The Colorado Rockies have decided to hire Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations. The team announced the hire on Friday afternoon. This move signals a dramatic change in the team’s organizational philosophy and player development strategy, aiming to align the Rockies with the data-driven approach that defines today’s most successful franchises. Cleveland … [Read more...] about Rockies Hire Veteran Exec as New Head of Baseball Operations
The Wild Turn of Events in the Rockies Front Office Search
On Monday, November 3, the Rockies’ search for a new director of baseball operations was seemingly in tatters. Both finalists for the position were no longer in the running, and the GM meetings begin on November 10. In the following 48 hours, the only name mentioned surrounding the position was, bizarrely, 39-year-old right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino. It was a very … [Read more...] about The Wild Turn of Events in the Rockies Front Office Search
The Latest Trap Door for Rockies Fans
The Colorado Rockies sparked optimism at the trade deadline when they offloaded their veterans and started a long-awaited rebuild. That momentum continued when general manager Bill Schmidt was let go this offseason. It appeared the Rockies would finally make an outside hire for the role of GM. An organization that has been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball would get a … [Read more...] about The Latest Trap Door for Rockies Fans
Young Rockies Starter Needs Strong Start to Next Season After Tough Rookie Campaign
It was not a dream rookie season for Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander. Dollander got an immediate introduction to the horrors of pitching at Coors Field. The rookie went 2-12 with a 6.52 ERA in 98 innings pitched over 21 games. It is not as if Dollander did not have his good moments as well. But for a highly-touted prospect like Dollander, he needs to see progress … [Read more...] about Young Rockies Starter Needs Strong Start to Next Season After Tough Rookie Campaign
The Rockies’ Rotation Needs a Healthy Ryan Feltner
The Colorado Rockies’ rotation was a distant last in Major League Baseball this season. One of the major reasons for the poor play? The absence of Ryan Feltner. The 29-year-old right-hander appeared in just six games, as his season was derailed by injury. It was very unfortunate timing for Feltner. In 30 combined games in 2022-23, Feltner struggled mightily for the Rockies with … [Read more...] about The Rockies’ Rotation Needs a Healthy Ryan Feltner