In a much-anticipated move, Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt resigned on Wednesday . Now, the looming question is who will replace Schmidt?

The Rockies said Wednesday that they will buck tradition and look outside the organization for their next GM or president of baseball operations.

“We are setting our sights on finding the right leader from outside our organization who can bring a fresh perspective to the Rockies and enhance our baseball operations with a new vision, innovation, and a focus on both short and long-term success,” executive vice president Walker Monfort, the son of principal owner Dick Monfort, said in a statement. “This change delivers an opportunity to shape the future of our club and move forward into a new era of Rockies baseball.”

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