In the Rockies we have come to known him as Dealin' Dan. To others, he is simply known as Dan O'Dowd, general manager of the Colorado Rockies. Rox fans know him as Dealin' Dan because of the Trade Storm he has demonstrated since his arrival as GM.
Right off the bat, Dealin' Dan was talking on the phones around baseball sending players left and right to other teams around the league. As the trades went through, the shape of the Colorado Rockies altered to his new vision of them.
Dealin' Dan was hired on September 20, 1999 as GM of the Rox. He was left to pick up the pieces and shambles of an organization left in trouble by his predacessor, Bob Gebhardt.
Now the Rox and fans are 10 years into his tenure...so what's the verdict? Well I've done some post-college homework and have put together an 8 part series over key movements throughout Dealin' Dan's career. Take a honest look into his moves and then decide whether or not he's been successful.
8 Part Series
1. The Hampton-Neagle Era
2. The Destruction of the Blake St. Bombers
3. Trade Winds (Wheelin' & Dealin' Dan at his best)
4. Bargin Bins (Free Agent Plug-ins)
5. Christmas in the Rockies (Payroll spending)
6. The Draft (Drafting & Minor League System)
7. Rocktober (Our year of success)
8. Grading the Dealer
Statistics, Salaries and other research for my findings are largely based on two baseball websites:
www.baseball-reference.com
&
www.thebaseballcube.com
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