Rockies owner/CEO Dick Monfort and general manager Jeff Bridich held a press conference Tuesday morning, discussing the immediate aftermath of the Nolan Arenado trade that became official last night. The conversation was wide ranging, and the press did not hold back.
Below are some highlights:
Opening Statement
Dick Monfort began the presser by issuing a lengthy statement:
We are here to discuss Nolan’s trade just St. Louis. This brings closure to something that we have been dealing with for over a year. Nolan is an incredible player. He came up through our system, I’d like to think we had a part in the player he has become.