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Well. it happened.
For many Rockies fans, Jeff Bridich stepping down from his general manager position is a breath of fresh air the dawning of a new age, so to speak. It’s fair to say Bridich’s time in Colorado was an up and down affair, marred by controversy towards the end. From the high of Tony Wolters’ RBI single in the 2018 NL Wild Card game to.
that trade. let’s remember the career of the most memorable GM in recent history.
The Ascension
Bridich began his
career with the Rockies in 2004, as the manager of minor league operations. That move was a no-brainer for the Rockies, as Bridich had been working in the MLB commissioner’s office assisting major league teams with minor league signings and transactions. After three seasons in this role, he was promoted to senior director of baseball operations, and then senior director of player development. This ascension was a clear indicator that the Rockies organization believed in Bridich, who would now be serving dir
Arenado was traded in part because he was unhappy about how the team has been run, Since Arenado made his first All-Star team in 2015, the Rockies have spent $281.6 million on 12 free agents. Virtually all of their decisions have been disasters. From breakout hitters without a position (Murphy, Ian Desmond) to veteran relievers on their way down (Wade Davis, Jake McGee, Bryan Shaw, Mike Dunn, Jason Motte, Chad Qualls), the Rockies have missed on all 12 free agents with the possible exception of a one-year, $2.6 million deal for Mark Reynolds, who was O.K.
In Bridich s tenure as the general manager, the team made two postseason appearances but failed to win a game in either playoff series.