SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Looking for intrigue at Rockies spring training? Look to first base.
When position players gather for their first official workout Monday at Salt River Fields, the question about who will man the position remains unanswered. The issue became even more cloudy Sunday when veteran Ian Desmond spoke about the upcoming season.
“Honestly, I haven’t really been focusing a lot on first base,” Desmond said after arriving at camp and taking his physical. “I have spent a lot of time in left field, just getting my legs ready to play out there. I will be ready to play first base if they need me to, but right now, from what I understand, it’s going to be mostly left field.