We’re low key Braves fans now.

And Isaac!

And former Rox farmhand Collins!!

They also added TJ Shook from the Mets.

Today will be fun. We expect the Rockies to take at least two players

As Joel Embiid once said, trust the process. We can’t expect instant turnarounds, but this hire gives real reason for hope.

The question now is whether Colorado management allows Byrnes & DePodesta to build the foundation they believe in.

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Byrnes shared that he believes what matters most is process: scouting, player development, analytics, individualized player growth. He and DePodesta say it begins by "raising the floor".

4/5

He and DePodesta go way back — they worked together as scouts and front-office staff in Cleveland in the 1990s. They say their shared history, combined experience give them complementary strengths to rebuild Colorado.

Won't be. The Rox just posted a 43-119 season, worst in franchise history.

3/5

Byrnes isn’t new to the role — he spent 2011-14 as GM of the San Diego Padres and 2005-10 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also spent the last 11 years as the Dodgers’ senior vice president of baseball operations.

2/5

It’s been a refreshing off-season. Best one ever?

Best. off-season. Ever.

Matt Daniels (director of pitching): Driveline OG. Has been a key pitching influence in the Twins org for 3 years but did a lot of pitch science work with SFG prior. May be best signing of the offseason

All have analytical experience and have been development focused professionals for several yrs.