Colorado Rockies make right move with Jeff Bridich far too late

The last two offseasons have been an utter disaster for the Colorado Rockies. General manager Jeff Bridich had spent much of the 2019-20 offseason shopping star third baseman Nolan Arenado, despite his insistence that he wanted to remain in Colorado. By the time he was dealt, the relationship between the star and the franchise had soured to the point where he was actively recruiting teams to come get him.

On Monday, the Rockies made a move that has taken far too long to happen. Bridich has stepped down from his role via mutual agreement, one that should have taken place the moment he began to alienate Arenado.

Colorado Rockies make right move far too late

There is no question that Bridich should have been removed from his role. This goes beyond his attempts to trade Arenado and the subsequent fallout from the deal that was made. It is fair to say that Bridich may have been one of the more incompetent general managers of the past few years.

The Rockies had not spent any money in free agency on a major league contract since they signed Daniel Murphy back on December 21, 2018. Since that point, they have continually attempted to supplement the roster with minor league signings, something that has led to predictably laughable results.

However, it may have been for the best that Bridich shied away from signing major league free agents. His track record was horrendous, as the likes of Ian Desmond, Wade Davis, Gerardo Parra, and Bryan Shaw being complete disasters.

Despite a mediocre at best roster, a refusal to make any actual upgrades, and essentially paying the Cardinals to rip them off for Arenado, Bridich maintained that this was a team that could contend. Those delusions have been shattered, as the Rockies sit dead last in the NL West and have the worst record in the National League. Maybe Bridich did not want to rebuild, but that may Colorado Rockies make right move with Jeff Bridich far too latehave been because even he knew he was the wrong person for the job.

But now, there is a ray of sunshine in Colorado. Bridich is gone, and with that departure, there is the hope that someone competent will assume the role. If the Rockies can do that, and find someone who will look at the future of the team realistically, they may eventually be able to contend. They certainly took the first step in that direction on Monday.

Jeff Bridich is out as the Colorado Rockies general manager. It is a move that should have been made a long time ago.