But even with the departure Monday of Walt Weiss as manager, Bridich is presenting the Rockies as a picture of hope and stability, with Gonzalez and Blackmon illustrating both.
"Depth for me in the outfield is a good thing for us," Bridich said in an interview near season's end. "There's positional versatility. There are guys with options. That's a huge strength for us. I really like our outfield."
The market doesn't figure to be teeming for Gerardo Parra, who dealt with a .253 batting average and a left ankle sprain that wouldn't heal -- and is guaranteed $19.