Ian Desmond Reportedly Signs with Colorado Rockies
After a great bounce-back year with the Texas Rangers in 2016, center fielder Ian Desmond generated interest on the free-agent market and has reportedly found a new home.
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Desmond Reportedly Joins Rockies
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, citing sources, reportedly the Colorado Rockies have signed Desmond.
Potential Suitors Ruled Out for Desmond
Wednesday, Dec. 7
ESPN's Jim Bowden reported Wednesday that Desmond will not be heading to the Toronto Blue Jays or Washington Nationals and that he won't be re-signing with the Rangers.
MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on Dec. 3 that contract negotiations between the Rangers and Desmond had gained momentum recently.
Cardinals Considering Desmond
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that "the [St. Louis Cardinals] have had internal discussions about possible pursuit of [Desmond]."
Anticipated Desmond Contract Length Revealed
Saturday, Dec. 3
Desmond is expected to sign a four-year contract when he chooses his next team, per Morosi.
Orioles Reportedly Interested in Desmond
Tuesday, Nov. 8
According to Morosi, the Baltimore Orioles are keeping tabs on Desmond with the intention of moving him to left or right field, should they manage to sign him.
Desmond Coming Off Bounce-Back 2016
The Rangers gave Desmond a $17.2 million qualifying offer Nov. 7, per Stefan Stevenson of the Star-Telegram, but the outfielder's strong 2016 could land him a lucrative multiyear deal.
The 31-year-old veteran made his second All-Star team in 2016 and ended the campaign hitting .285 with 22 home runs, 86 RBI, 21 stolen bases and a career-high 107 runs scored.
It represented a return to prominence for Desmond after one of his worst seasons in 2015, when he hit a career-low .233 with 19 homers and 62 RBI for the Washington Nationals.
Desmond restored his value last season not only with his prowess at the plate but also because he showed defensive versatility by successfully transitioning to the outfield after playing shortstop almost exclusively in his seven years with the Nats.
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