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A major talking point among baseball fans and analysts recently has been the Rockies’ decision to bring in Paul D. Podesta as their president of baseball operations. Unlike in some sports, executive hirings can serve as a pivotal moment—potentially signaling a new era or a continuation of a flawed approach.
Podesta’s background is notable: he spent the last decade with the Cleveland Browns in the NFL as their chief strategy officer before returning to baseball. His previous roles include working with the Oakland Athletics early in his career and later with the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving him a broad spectrum of experience across professional sports and baseball analytics.