Less than 10 months into the job, Bridich changed the culture and direction of the team by trading its often-injured and seemingly disgruntled star, Troy Tulowitzki. This was followed up two years later by the hiring of manager Bud Black. Bridich gave the Rockies an “adult in the room” and a direction they had lacked since the Blake Street Bombers.
With what seems to be complete autonomy from Dick Monfort, Bridich has increased payroll every season and operates under his own discretion. Coming off a Wild Card berth and sitting atop the National League West heading into June, the Rockies’ old ways of being relevant until the Denver Broncos start mini camp are a thing of the past.