Bill Schmidt was named the Rockies’ general manager last year, succeeding Jeff Bridich. Here’s a look at all of Schmidt’s major moves in his first offseason since he officially took the helm on October 2.
Oct. 5: Right-hander Antonio Senzatela signed a five-year, $50.5 million extension.
Oct. 7: First baseman C.J. Cron signed a two-year, $14.5 million extension.
Nov. 4: Declined outfielder Ian Desmond’s $15 million option for 2022.
Nov. 13: Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract.
Nov. 18: Catcher Elias Diaz signed a three-year, $14.5 million extension.
Feb. 8: Manager Bud Black signed a one-year extension.
March 12: Right-hander Alex Colome signed a one-year $4.1 million contract.
March 12: Shortstop Jose Iglesias signed a one-year, $5 million contract.
March 14: Right-hander Chad Kuhl signed a one-year, $3 million contract.
March 18: Outfielder Kris Bryant signed a seven-year $182 million contract.
March 21: Third baseman Ryan McMahon signed a six-year, $70 million extension.
March 24: Traded outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto to the Blue Jays in exchange for outfielder Randal Grichuk and $9.7 million.
March 27: Left-hander Austin Gomber signed one year, $710,000 contract.
Schmidt and the Rockies also signed one-year deals with right-hander Daniel Bard, right-hander Tyler Kinley, right-hander Robert Stephenson, right-hander Carlos Estevez, and utility player Garrett Hampson to avoid arbitration.
