DENVER — The Colorado Rockies' search is underway for a new general manager after GM Bill Schmidt announced his resignation Wednesday following a historically bad season .

The key for whoever takes the job will be: Can they get assurances from the Monforts that they'll allow the GM to make decisions on his or her own?

Of course, the Monforts will be consulted. But this rebuilding project belongs to Schmidt's replacement. They're in charge.

So, who could take the helm and lead baseball operations for a franchise with seven consecutive seasons of losing baseball and three straight with triple-digit losses?

There are some big names out there who could fit the bill: Who could replace Bill Schmidt as Rockies GM? Here are some names to know

Thad Levine

Levine is the former president of

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