Bridich takes pride in homegrown squad

ARLINGTON — The Rockies arrived at Globe Life Park on Wednesday still dancing with those they brought to the party.

General manager Jeff Bridich was surprised to learn that the Rockies are one of four teams — the Astros, Reds and Tigers being the others — that have not used a player from another organization at any point of the season. But given the development model of the Rockies, who entered the night five games out of a National League Wild Card berth despite a recent rough stretch, Bridich doesn’t see it as unusual.

“I don’t necessarily think that’s a huge departure from some of the core values of this organization,” said Bridich, who is in his second regular season as GM. “There’s always been an emphasis on the development of our players and graduating young Rockies to the Major League level when they’re ready.

“In-season acquisitions or changes aren’t always a guarantee. It’s not like we didn’t add anybody or didn’t make trades in the offseason leading up to the season.”

The Rockies’ player-development director before replacing Dan O’Dowd as GM in October 2014, Bridich intentionally prepared for years like this one, with the Rockies within sight of the playoffs in the season’s final two months.

“I know, personally, every …

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