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DePodesta Takes Responsibility for Controversial Watson Trade

11/15/2025

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Paul DePodesta, former Cleveland Browns executive, addressed the Watson trade during his introduction as Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations, asserting he owns the organizational decisions.
DePodesta cited the Watson trade's failure as an organizational decision, while Browns sit 2-7 and face scrutiny for trading draft capital for Watson, who has injuries and suspensions.
Owner Jimmy Haslam admitted the trade was a mistake and stressed collective accountability within the organization.

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Paul DePodesta, former Cleveland Browns executive, addressed the Watson trade during his introduction as Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations, asserting he owns the organizational decisions.
DePodesta cited the Watson trade's failure as an organizational decision, while Browns sit 2-7 and face scrutiny for trading draft capital for Watson, who has injuries and suspensions.
Owner Jimmy Haslam admitted the trade was a mistake and stressed collective accountability within the organization.