The and general manager Jeff Bridich "mutually agreed" that he would step down from his position on Monday, . Bridich was in the Garrett Richards Jersey midst of his seventh season as the Rockies general manager, having originally taken over following the 2014 season. In his six full seasons at the helm, the Rockies enjoyed as many 90-lo s seasons (two) as postseason appearances. Colorado lost in the 2017 Wild Card Game against the . The following fall, they defeated the in the Wild Shohei Ohtani Jersey Card Game before being swept in three games by the in the National League Divisional Series.Bridich's tenure was marred by repeated failures in the free-agent market. The Rockies infamously signed to a five-year deal worth $70 million, and later invested more than $100 million in three relievers -- , , and -- without receiving much return on their investment. Those four players combined Cody Allen Jersey for minus-3.4 Wins Above Replacement during their Rockies careers.More recently, Bridich has been criticized for how he handled star third baseman . It was Bridich who insisted on including an opt-out clause in Arenado's long-term extension. Once the relationship between the sides soured, that opt-out clause Brian Goodwin Jersey hurt the Rockies' ability to get the best po sible return in a trade.Bridich deal Arenado to the over the offseason . Here's part of what we wrote: It's hard to spin this one as a positive for the Rockies. They're spending more than $50 million regardle s of where Arenado is in 2022, Trevor Cahill Jersey without receiving a legitimate headliner in return, and they're doing all of that because Bridich Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim Jersey was adamant that Arenado's contract included an opt-out clause after 2021. Woof.The Rockies intend to name an interim GM for the remainder of the season. The organization will then conduct a search for a permanent replacement "once the 2021 postseason has completed."