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  • Monday Rockpile: The Colorado Rockies’ looming austerity is a direct consequence of poor payroll decisions
    • Monday Rockpile: The Colorado Rockies’ looming austerity is a direct consequence of poor payroll decisions
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, November 4th, 2024 You may think from Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort’s comments on high-spending teams like the New York Mets and San Diego Padres that he would run his baseball team in the most miserly manner possible. The expectation would be that the Rockies would rank in the league’s lowest payrolls ...2024
  • Colorado Rockies game no. 156 thread: Antonio Senzatela vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
    • Colorado Rockies game no. 156 thread: Antonio Senzatela vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Can the Rockies win the series against the Dodgers? The Colorado Rockies won a close contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers last night 6-3, thanks in part to a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning to seal the victory. Ryan McMahon also hit his 20th homer of the season, becoming the 10th player in franchise history to have at least five seasons o...2024
  • Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin does it again against Braves; Nats win, 5-1...
    • Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin does it again against Braves; Nats win, 5-1...
    Notes and quotes on a strong start by Jake Irvin, who’s pwned the Braves this season... Winless in his last four starts (8.14 ERA, a 5.99 FIP, .326/.396/.558 line against in 21 IP), Jake Irvin, 27, had struggled in the second half (a 6.12 ERA, a 5.56 FIP, and a .290/.340/.525 line against in 9 GS and 50 IP), to reproduce the results from his strong first half (3.49 ERA, a 3.87 FIP, and a .231/.283...2024
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  • Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
    • Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
    Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Twenty-nine years ago this week, Cal Ripken Jr. played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record. He added three more seasons, playing every Baltimore game from May 30, 1982 to Sept. 19, 1998. His record of playing 2,632 games in a row is not made to be brok...2024
  • Tuesday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies are not an appealing destination for MLB players
    • Tuesday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies are not an appealing destination for MLB players
    Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 The results are in. The Athletic ran an MLB Player poll with questions covering a variety of topics, ranging from “Who is the best player in baseball?” (Shohei Ohtani) to “Who has the best vibes?” (Mookie Betts) and even the age-old question “Is the MLB season too long?” (No). The Ath...2024
  • I think, perhaps, it’s time to forgive Jeff Bridich
    • I think, perhaps, it’s time to forgive Jeff Bridich
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The former GM had a tumultuous career, but we should recognize his successes *puts on hazmat suit* Hindsight is a wondrous thing, able to be utilized in both positive and negative ways. There is no greater “I told you so” tool, no more humbling “See?” application available. We must wield it carefully, but in doing so we can see things in an entirely new way...2024
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  • • Monday Rockpile: The Colorado Rockies’ looming austerity is a direct consequence of poor payroll decisions
    2024
  • • Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
    2024
  • • Tuesday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies are not an appealing destination for MLB players
    2024
  • Thursday Rockpile: How to have too many 1B and yet severely lack at the position.
    • Thursday Rockpile: How to have too many 1B and yet severely lack at the position.
    Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, May 30, 2024 Kris Bryant played 1B in Colorado’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday and hit a home run. It was generally a sight to behold as it has occurred only in .03% of his plate appearances taken in a Colorado Rockies uniform. It was his second home run of the season and his 1-for-4 appearance brought...2024
  • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
    • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
    Russell Lansford-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, January 25th, 2024 Mercifully, finally, and much deservedly, Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Lynn Helton is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tears have been shed, hugs have been dispensed, and the Toddfather will be inducted into Cooperstown with 79.7% of the vote, having appeared on 307 ballots fro...2024
  • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    In a season decimated by pitching injuries, Freeland proved to be the good man in the storm Welcome to the 2023 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2023. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). I...2023
  • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The hype that we felt when KB first signed is gone, and now all that remains is anxiety Welcome to the 2023 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2023. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s draw...2023
  • Friday Rockpile: Honoring the Blake Street Bombers and dreaming of the next iteration
    • Friday Rockpile: Honoring the Blake Street Bombers and dreaming of the next iteration
    Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, September 15, 2023 On Saturday, four former Rockies will return to Coors Field — a place they turned into a launch pad for dozens and dozens of homers. As they became the Blake Street Bombers, Larry Walker, Dante Bichette, Vinny Castilla, Andrés Galarraga, and Ellis Burks helped build a new franchis...2023
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  • • The Cubs have two All-Star pitchers. That’s a fairly rare event.
    Getty Images: Quinn Harris (Justin Steele), Jamie Sabau (Marcus Stroman) And in the last year it happened before now, the Cubs won the World Series. Cubs starters Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele have been among the top starters in all of baseball in 2023, and they have both been named to the National League All-Star team. Congratulations to both pitchers — even if they don’t wind up pitch...2023
  • • Wednesday Rockpile: A comprehensive history of Rockies first-round draft picks
    Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, July 5, 2023 The 2023 MLB draft is just a few days away on Sunday and fans eagerly wait to see what player the Colorado Rockies will select with the ninth pick in the draft. While a first-round pick in baseball (and most of the draft in general) is more of a shot in the dark risk of unknown po...2023

Ian Desmond lifestyle

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Timeline

  • 2024
    "Cron, as well as failed other-position converts like Ian Desmond and Daniel Murphy."

  • 2023
    "They also tried to play their version of Moneyball by signing Ian Desmond to play first base and dropped a ton of money on three bullpen relievers that did not pan out at all."

  • 2022
    "Finally, the Rockies sign SS-turned-OF Ian Desmond for five years and $70 million."

  • 2021
    "The Rockies have declined their 2022 club option on infielder/outfielder Ian Desmond, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman."

  • 2020
    "Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond will opt out of playing in the 2020 MLB season."

  • 2019
    "At an age that is generally considered to be past an athlete's prime, Ian Desmond will try to rely more on his speed as the Rockies move him to center field."

  • 2018
    "Ian Desmond says he has been left with the impression he’s “mostly” going to be utilized in left field, seemingly leaving youngster Ryan McMahon with the inside track to commanding regular time at first."

  • 2017
    "Following a 10-9 victory Thursday, the Rockies outslugged the Giants again, this time getting home runs from Ian Desmond and Trevor Story."

  • 2016
    "Ian Desmond hit an opposite-field homer off Twins reliever Fernando Abad leading off the 10th inning to give Texas a 3-2 victory in Friday night's series opener at Target Field."

  • 2015
    "Nats GM Rizzo: Ian Desmond is 'our shortstop'"

  • 2014
    "The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen and Washington's Ian Desmond have won their third straight Silver Slugger Awards."

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Ian Desmond trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Monday Rockpile: The Colorado Rockies’ looming austerity is a direct consequence of poor payroll decisions
    2024
  • • Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
    2024
  • • Tuesday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies are not an appealing destination for MLB players
    2024
  • • I think, perhaps, it’s time to forgive Jeff Bridich
    2024
  • • Thursday Rockpile: How to have too many 1B and yet severely lack at the position.
    2024
  • • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
    2024
  • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, December 8, 2023 The 2023 Winter Meetings netted one roster addition and the No. 3 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft for the Colorado Rockies. Outside of some quotes from GM Bill Schmidt and manager Bud Black about growing the bench, while at the same time not addressing the already crowded outfield, the...2023
  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    2023
  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    2023
  • • Wednesday Rockpile: A comprehensive history of Rockies first-round draft picks
    2023

Ian Desmond stats and results

  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin does it again against Braves; Nats win, 5-1...
    2024
    Read about Jake Irvin stats
  • • Tuesday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies are not an appealing destination for MLB players
    2024
  • • I think, perhaps, it’s time to forgive Jeff Bridich
    2024
    Read about Jeff Bridich stats
  • • Thursday Rockpile: How to have too many 1B and yet severely lack at the position.
    2024
  • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    Colorado Rockies recap and discussion thread for Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, 2024 It’s been a minute since we’ve done a true “This Week in Purple” roundup, and this week seemed like a good time to bring it back! In case you missed it, Todd Helton was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Tuesday with 79.7% of the vote. Let’s take a look back at everything Purple Row...2024
  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    2023
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    2023
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  • • Wednesday Rockpile: A comprehensive history of Rockies first-round draft picks
    2023
    Read about Daniel Shirey stats
  • • Yoenis Cespedes to Mets: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Rangers Shake Up AL Pennant Chase with Carlos Beltran, Jonathan Lucroy Haul
    2016

Ian Desmond parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin does it again against Braves; Nats win, 5-1...
    2024
    Read about Jake Irvin
  • • Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
    2024
    Read about Colorado Rockies
  • • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    2024
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
    2024
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    2023
    Read about Kyle Freeland
  • • Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo has a plan ... and he’s sticking to it
    Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports More from Nats’ GM Mike Rizzo’s talk with reporters last week in West Palm Beach, FL. Talking with reporters in West Palm Beach, FL last week, when Washington’s Nationals first gathered for the start of Spring Training 2023, GM Mike Rizzo declined to delve into talk of the potential sale of the franchise or what the future holds beyond this season, as he goe...2023
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  • Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out
    • Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out
    Moved by tragedies to confront the complicated nature of being biracial, Desmond, a Colorado Rockies outfielder, is still away from the game, focusing on his family and his nonprofit....2021
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  • Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season to spend time with family
    • Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season to spend time with family
    Left fielder Ian Desmond also opted out of the pandemic-shortened season due to COVID-19 concerns....2021
  • Rockies’ Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
    • Rockies’ Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
    Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond announced he is opting out of a second consecutive MLB season amid the coronavirus pandemic, bringing his salary total to $13.56 million that he’s walked away from. “For now, I’ve decided to opt out of the 2021 season,” Desmond wrote in an Instagram story. “My desire to be with my family......2021
  • • Desmond donates $29K to charity
    The month of May is Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month. Ian Desmond and his family pledged $1,000 to the Children's Tumor Foundation for each of his RBIs and runs scored in May. And after scoring 14 times and driving in 15 runs last month, Desmond presented a $29,000 check to the Children's Tumor Foundation in a pregame ceremony on Saturday at Coors Field....2018
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Top Ian Desmond news

  • • Desmond delivers to rescue Rangers in 10th
    2016
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  • • Rangers pound Keuchel for Lone Star sweep
    Ian Desmond launched a two-out, three-run home run in the first inning off reigning AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to send the Rangers on their way to their fourth consecutive win, 7-4, over the Astros on Thursday night....2016
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  • • Nats GM Rizzo: Ian Desmond is 'our shortstop'
    2015
  • • Desmond extends Rangers' reign over Astros
    Ian Desmond launched a two-run home run off Dallas Keuchel to break an eighth-inning tie and send the Rangers to their ninth win in their last 10 games, 4-3, over the Astros on Tuesday night...2016
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  • • Sabathia sharp after bumpy first in Grapefruit finale
    Bryce Harper ripped a run-scoring triple before Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond drove in runs, leading the Nationals' charge against CC Sabathia and the Yankees in an 8-2 victory on Friday at George M. Steinbrenner Field....2015
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  • • Rangers rout Reds behind Desmond, 3 HRs
    Ian Desmond hit his first home run of spring for the Rangers as they handed the Reds a 11-5 defeat on Wednesday at Goodyear Ballpark. Texas set a spring high for runs, team hits (18) and homers (three)....2016
  • • Desmond, Rua stay hot as Rangers scorch A's
    Ian Desmond and Ryan Rua stayed hot as the Rangers pounded 13 hits in a 12-1 victory over the division-rival A's at Hohokam Stadium on Thursday night....2016
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  • • Source: Texas, Desmond have 1-year deal
    The Rangers have reached an agreement with free-agent infielder Ian Desmond, a source said Sunday morning. The deal, first reported by FOX Sports, is pending a physical. It has not been confirmed by the club....2016

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Ian Desmond schedule, game

  • • Monday Rockpile: The Colorado Rockies’ looming austerity is a direct consequence of poor payroll decisions
    2024
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  • • Colorado Rockies game no. 156 thread: Antonio Senzatela vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
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  • • I think, perhaps, it’s time to forgive Jeff Bridich
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: How to have too many 1B and yet severely lack at the position.
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
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  • • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    2023
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  • • Friday Rockpile: Honoring the Blake Street Bombers and dreaming of the next iteration
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Ian Desmond rumors, scandals

  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Last-Minute Bargains as Spring Training Beckons
    2016
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    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
    2015
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    2015
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    2015
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  • • Ian Desmond Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Nationals Star
    2015
  • • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Remaining MLB Hitting Market
    2014
  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Rumblings Around Josh Hamilton, Ian Desmond and More
    2014
  • • What Suppressed the MLB Hitting Market Spending This Winter?
    2014

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