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Warren Schaeffer Faces One Massive Challenge as New Manager of Rockies
- Warren Schaeffer is now the Colorado Rockies' full-time manager after being promoted from interim status.
- Colorado endured a historically bad 2025 season, finishing 119 losses and missing the playoffs for the seventh straight year.
- The Rockies finished 36-86 under Schaeffer before his full-time promotion, prompting leadership changes.
- Front office plans a winter roster reshape to support Schaeffer’s rebuilding the franchise.
- Pitching remains the biggest hurdle at Coors Field as the Rockies seek stability in their rotation.
- Colorado considers mid-tier starting pitchers to build a reliable rotation under the new manager.
- Schaeffer believes winning can come sooner rather than later at Coors Field, setting a hopeful tone for 2026.
- The Winter Meetings will shape how Schaeffer builds the roster for the upcoming season.
- Colorado's legacy as a losing franchise and the Coors Field challenge influence free-agent decisions.
- The Rockies aim to pair Schaeffer with front-office leadership to rebuild Denver into a contender.
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