DENVER — Colorado Rockies General Manager Bill Schmidt has announced his resignation, three days after the team concluded one of the worst seasons in the history of the sport.

Schmidt had been with the Rockies since 1999, including serving as senior vice president and general manager for the past four seasons.

The decision to move on from Schmidt appeared mutual after the Rockies posted the most losses by a National League team in more than six decades and the worst run differential in more than a century.

“After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step aside and make way for a new voice to guide the club’s baseball operations,” Schmidt said in the club's statement. “It’s been an honor to serve in the Rockies family for over 25 years. I’m thankful to the Monfort f

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