Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement after a notable 14-year career with the Rockies, during which he became a franchise icon. Following his retirement, Blackmon will join the Rockies front office as a special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt, contributing to various aspects of baseball operations. His experience as a player, having spent his entire career with Colorado and racking up impressive statistics, positions him well for this role. The Rockies also employ several other former players in similar assistant positions, reflecting a trend in sports organizations to utilize veteran players' insights within management.
Charlie has been an integral part of the Rockies organization for over a decade, both on and off the field. His leadership, deep understanding of the game and passion for this franchise make him the perfect fit to step into this new role.
Blackmon has been named as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt, and he will assist in all areas of baseball operations.
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