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Rockies Hire Paul DePodesta to Revitalize Struggling Franchise

11/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Rockies are set to hire Paul DePodesta as the Rockies' head of baseball operations.
The move follows a 2025 season that ended 43-119 and reflects a push to revitalize the franchise.
DePodesta, known for the Moneyball era with the Oakland Athletics, previously served as chief strategy officer for the Cleveland Browns.
His first task is to hire a new manager, as the Rockies currently have no manager.

History

Historical Context

The Oakland Athletics' "Moneyball" strategy, pioneered by general manager Billy Beane and Paul DePodesta in 2002, utilized data analytics to build a competitive team despite a $41 million budget. This innovative approach led to a 103-win season and influenced many MLB teams. The Colorado Rockies' hiring of DePodesta in 2025 reflects the ongoing significance of analytics in revitalizing struggling franchises.

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Story summary

The Colorado Rockies are set to hire Paul DePodesta as the Rockies' head of baseball operations.
The move follows a 2025 season that ended 43-119 and reflects a push to revitalize the franchise.
DePodesta, known for the Moneyball era with the Oakland Athletics, previously served as chief strategy officer for the Cleveland Browns.
His first task is to hire a new manager, as the Rockies currently have no manager.

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