The Rockies’ formal introduction of Paul DePodesta, the new president of baseball operations, began with refreshing honesty about the club’s failures and the need for change.

“We all know that it’s been a tough stretch here for the Rockies; there are no excuses for that,” executive vice president Walker Monfort said Thursday morning at Coors Field. “But today marks something new. Today is the first day of our future, and we will not accept anything other than progress.”

Monfort didn’t spell out the tough stretch, but then, after three consecutive 100-loss seasons culminating with a 43-119 record in 2025, he didn’t have to.

“To our fans, we know you’re frustrated,” Monfort continued. “You have every right to be. We are, too. I can’t express how grateful we are for your continued pass

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