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Turning the Rockies into a contender will require more than just hiring a star executive. Podesta must overhaul a team with seven straight losing seasons, revamp the farm system, and address internal organizational issues. The franchise’s penchant for maintaining the status quo and resisting external influence further complicates this task.
His strategic focus will likely involve leveraging analytics to develop players, improve decision-making, and possibly reshape organizational culture. However, given the Rockies’ history of insularity and internal discord, executing such an overhaul may prove challenging. The organization's internal dynamics, including conflicts among top management and a reluctance to embrace drastic change, pose significant hurdles.