Since the death of Keli McGregor, the Colorado Rockies have been run -- top to bottom -- by owner and chairman Dick Monfort. Monfort hasn't just overseen the business side of the club, either; he's inserted himself into baseball decisions, frustrating former general manager Dan O'Dowd and his staff time and time again by nixing certain moves while foolishly advocating others.
That's why, as the Rockies floundered in last place in the NL West yet again, I still didn't think many major moves would be made as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.
Boy, was I wrong.