According to Ken Rosenthal on Twitter first, the Rockies have acquired outfielder Ian Desmond. According to Rosenthal, he will be playing some first base for them as well.
The deal is for five years according to Joel Sherman, and according to Jon Heyman it is worth $70 million. Plus, according to Jim Bowden, there is an option for a 6th year worth $13 million.
The Rockies will be giving up their 11th overall pick in the 2017 draft, the highest unprotected pick.
In 2016, Desmond, 31, played left and center field for the Rangers, hitting .285/.335/.446 with 22 home runs and 86 RBIs, making his second All Star team.
In his career, Desmond has hit .379/.406/.611 with three home runs and 18 RBIs at Coors Field.
