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However, insiders observe that this move might also be a calculated risk, given the team’s long-standing challenges. The fact that prior finalists for the role included qualified assistant GMs indicates a preference for unconventional thinking, even if it introduces unpredictability. The Rockies’ strategy might be motivated partly by the stability or reputation with De Podesta, even as uncertainty remains about his ability to adapt after a decade away from daily operations.