Dick Monfort and the Rockies must learn, avoid making ‘safe’ decisions

The Colorado Rockies have seen their fair share of change during their transitional 2025 season.

Multiple members of the beleaguered Rockies have departed the organization, either voluntarily or otherwise, this year. Longtime catching coach and advisor Jerry Weinstein left to pursue a role with the Chicago Cubs before the start of the season, while former hitting coach Hensley Meulens, former bench coach Mike Redmond, and former manager Bud Black were all relieved of their duties early in the season.

The Rockies also saw Steve Foster—director of pitching and a longtime member of the organization—depart this off-season. It was recently announced that he is expected to become the pitching coach…