Rockies Finalize Deal With Outfielder Ian Desmond

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies finalized a $70 million, five-year contract with All-Star outfielder Ian Desmond on Tuesday.
Next up, turning him into a first baseman.
With an abundance of outfielders, the Rockies are exploring the possibility of Desmond taking over at first — a spot he’s never played in his career.
Desmond was an All-Star outfielder for the Texas Rangers last season when he hit .285 with 22 homers and 86 RBIs. Before that, he was primarily a shortstop for t