BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta of “Moneyball” fame from the NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move has not been announced by the team.

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