Rockies Expected To Consider Thad Levine For GM

"The Rockies officially parted ways with general manager Bill Schmidt this morning, finalizing what had become an expected decision after one of the worst seasons in MLB history. The Rox have already announced they'll go outside the organization for their next baseball operations leader. That alone is a change for a franchise that has promoted from within for its past two GM hires. Jeff Bridich and Schmidt had each been longtime members of the Colorado front office before ascending to the top of the staff."

"Schmidt's ouster immediately sparked speculation about former Twins' general manager Thad Levine, who had worked in the Colorado front office between 1999-2005. Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post listed him among five potential candidates for the position this morning. While that was a largely speculative tie, MLB Network's Jon Morosi also suggested this evening that the Rockies are likely to consider Levine."

Colorado parted ways with general manager Bill Schmidt after one of the worst seasons in MLB history. The club announced it will search outside the organization for its next baseball operations leader, ending a recent pattern of internal promotions after Jeff Bridich and Schmidt rose from longtime front-office roles. Owner Dick Monfort's reputation for loyalty could still favor a candidate with prior Rockies ties. Schmidt's dismissal prompted immediate interest in Thad Levine, a former Colorado executive and ex-Twins GM who served eight seasons as the No. 2 under Derek Falvey, stepped down this offseason, and has expressed interest in the Colorado job.

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