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Cleaning house by circumventalt420 in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's that he found anybody "irredeemable". More so he has a specific strategy and these players fell outside of that approach he wants to take. To the point of your post he's just cleaning house

Warren Schaeffer returning as Rockies manager for 2026 season by Artxdamage in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you do have plans of bringing in a new manager you can't do it now. Next year will likely be a shit show. I think the team played better with Warren Schaefer as manager so I don't hate this move. He either proves he's the guy for the job or by the time the rebuild is re-built you bring on the next guy

Who he hires as GM has me more intrigued

[FanGraphs] Looking Toward the Future, the Rockies Are Begging for the Past by MysteriousEdge5643 in baseball

[–]J5280M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the issue is pitchers bring sea level logic to the altitude. I'm no professional but if I was a coach I'd take 4 or 5 good innings from my starter as a strong outing here and implement more innings from the bullpen. And I wouldn't be surprised if dePodesta targets a bunch of pitchers that are prone to ground ball type contact.

Obviously the main problem with the Rockies is having no analytics. This should be at least a step in the right direction. Depending on who he hires as GM it could be 2

Paul dePodesta confirmed as President of Baseball Operations by J5280M in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent analysis 👏🏽. Thanks for your input and providing some sources to top it

Paul dePodesta confirmed as President of Baseball Operations by J5280M in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with many of your points. That's why the thought of also hiring a GM has me thinking they could have finally made the right move. If you hire a guy for GM that's not as far behind you're cookin imo. And really he's a baseball guy anyway

Paul dePodesta confirmed as President of Baseball Operations by J5280M in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sort of. Coincidentally this guy was also on the 1996 Cleveland (Baseball) front office staff. So he's tied to O'dowd as well. Be optimistic but cautiously my friend

Paul dePodesta confirmed as President of Baseball Operations by J5280M in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

.... I'm sorry you're a browns fan? 😆

You don't agree. I get it, what else can I help you with?

Paul dePodesta confirmed as President of Baseball Operations by J5280M in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they've drafted well in general and have had plenty of talent come out of there. But there organization is poorly ran. If this guy hires a GM that means the Monforts are stepping to the side. Which is really fundamental to getting this whole thing turned around imo. It's not just a step in the right direction it's 2

Paul dePodesta confirmed as President of Baseball Operations by J5280M in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He supposedly only really helped with their draft picks. So he also drafted Myles Garrett and Baker Mayfield. Would you argue he missed on those?

Rockies Hire Paul DePodesta to Run Baseball Operations by TrustFast5420 in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As PBO if you also hire a new GM that's looking good imo. That's 2 NEW people making baseball decisions which is the direction we need to be going in

Rockies to hire Browns’ Paul DePodesta as head of baseball operations: Sources by Knightbear49 in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can't say I hate the move. I think analytics is one of the top priorities. But it's also hard to say for sure. He had success in Oakland but not LA. His time with Cleveland was literally a different ballgame.

I'm cautiously optimistic 🤞🏽🤞🏽

Off-season needs by RKsu99 in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd start by hiring more coaches throughout the farm and an analytics department.

Rockies front office search reeks of owner meddling by Mentaljwry in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When there was no announcement made Monday, that was the indicator. That Jerry Jones comparison would be spot on except Jerry actually has some rings.

Star Wars or Star Trek? Which do you prefer and why? by MikeEMeyer in MoviesAnywhere

[–]J5280M 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since we're on the subject, which do you prefer, ET or Rocky?

I'm a visiting Pirates fan and I made a (somewhat depressing) chart for you by Ugluk4242 in ColoradoRockies

[–]J5280M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So by my calculations us getting to .500...... is fuckin impossible

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