Tag: Paul Depodesta
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Paul DePodesta’s ‘Moneyball’ approach could benefit Rockies | Kevin’s take
There’s an interesting observation in the book “Moneyball” about Paul DePodesta that I simply had to ask him about recently. In Las Vegas, in the middle of a room where National League executives were each answering reporters’ questions in a team-focused scrum-like session, the Rockies were getting more attention than normal at this year’s Major…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Who do CU Buffs hire as next athletic director? It’s a no-brainer
Colorado athletic director Rick George gambled on Deion Sanders. It paid off at first. But the table doesn’t stay hot for long. – Bryan, rolling the dice Kiz: Prime Time began in Boulder with a phone call. With the CU football program at rock bottom in October 2022 and looking to fill a job that…
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Mark Kiszla: Dick Monfort hired Paul DePodesta as baseball nanny for his sons
As much as the wretched Rockies would like us to believe Paul DePodesta is a ninja tasked with taking down the L.A. Dodgers’ evil empire, the truth is far less ambitious and not nearly so glamorous. He’s a glorified nanny. DePodesta was hired away from a pro football laughingstock to babysit the sons of Rockies…
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How the Deshaun Watson mistake could shape Paul DePodesta’s decision on Kris Bryant with Rockies | Kevin’s Take
LAS VEGAS — New Colorado Rockies president of baseball operation Paul DePodesta left the NFL’s Cleveland Browns after nine-plus years to take his new position in Denver. While there may be some similarities between working in the front office in the National Football League and Major League Baseball, there is one brutal reality DePodesta is…
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Introducing Paul DePodesta, new Rockies president of baseball operations: ‘I’m a bit of a sucker for a challenge’
LAS VEGAS — Not far from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel where the MLB general manager meetings are being held this week, the track and grandstands for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix are being built. It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s causing traffic nightmares in a city where the famed Strip already crawls…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: The case for the Broncos benching Bo Nix in favor of Jarrett Stidham
Bo Nix doesn’t have it. The Broncos are lucky to be 8-2 thanks to the defense. Nix doesn’t set his feet, rushes passes and throws the ball up for grabs. Not sure if it’s mental, but I’m getting Jay Cutler vibes. – U.T., orange and feeling blue Kiz: Pull the trigger! Any NFL quarterback who…
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Rockies hire Paul DePodesta to run front office; Will Thad Levine follow as GM?
The Paul DePodesta era has begun at Coors Field. The Rockies on Friday announced DePodesta as the fifth head of baseball operations in team history. DePodesta, 52, will officially carry the title of president of baseball operations into MLB’s GM meetings, which are scheduled to begin Monday in Las Vegas. Rockies owner, chairman and chief…