The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that general manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his post, and that the organization will commence a search for new baseball operations leadership. Presuming the Rockies do make an external hire, it will represent the first time they've chosen a general manager from outside of the organization since 1999.

Schmidt, 66, had been with the Rockies in some form or another since 1999. Prior to becoming interim general manager during the 2021 season, he had served as the team's vice president of scouting. It was in that role that Schmidt helped identify and obtain several longtime Rockies stars, including former third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story .

"After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step

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