Grade Paul DePodesta
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On the Contract Value Index, Paul DePodesta's front office has been getting clear surplus value from its contracts (A+ Contract Value Index). That ranks 15th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been mixed (C Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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#15
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#4
Most Active
70 moves
Rockies' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 4 contracts, 0 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Jose Quintana (C) at $6.0M/yr — getting lhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Tomoyuki Sugano (D+) at $5.1M/yr — the rhp market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.
The Rockies have had mixed results under Paul DePodesta this 2026 offseason, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 70 graded moves, 25 landed well with the fanbase, 38 drew mixed reactions, and 7 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Jose Quintana (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Seth Halvorsen signing (D-), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
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Paul DePodesta is the general manager of the Rockies, in his 1st year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every MLB GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Paul DePodesta, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A+, Performance F, Sentiment C.
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