Honestly, when Ian Desmond reportedly agreed to a deal worth $70 million over five years, it was a surprise. The Rockies will forfeit the 11th pick in next year’s draft because of the signing.
Desmond played last year for the Texas Rangers primarily as an outfielder, appearing in 130 games as a center fielder and 29 as a left fielder. The 30-year-old played signed a one-year deal with the Rangers last year after he had a lackluster market as a shortstop.
He spent the previous six seasons with the Washington Nationals as their primary shortstop and was very productive.