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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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Ian Desmond injury and suspension

  • • 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
  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    2023
  • • Friday Rockpile: Honoring the Blake Street Bombers and dreaming of the next iteration
    2023
  • • 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
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  • • 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
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  • • NL West Notes: Perdomo's rough outing; Desmond day-to-day; Samardzija's status
    A quick look around the NL West… After a rough season debut Saturday, Padres right-hander Luis Perdomo is in danger of losing his starting job, perhaps even his roster spot, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com writes. The 24-year-old Perdomo surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and four walks (with seven strikeouts) in four innings during a loss to Milwaukee, after which Padres manager Andy Green said: ...2018
  • • West notes: Rockies' quiet run-up to camp, Kyle Lewis surgery
    After making several bullpen moves and addressing their catching situation, the Rockies have had a quiet run-up to camp. It has long been wondered, though, whether the organization might yet add another player, particularly given the ongoing lack of clarity at first base. Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports on the state of affairs as camp opens. Ian Desmond says he has been left with the i...2018
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  • • Desmond homers in rehab start in Triple-A
    The Rockies' Ian Desmond hit a fourth-inning leadoff home run, finished 1-for-4, and played shortstop and first base for Triple-A Albuquerque in what possibly was his final injury rehab game in an 8-1 home loss to Salt Lake on Sunday night....2017
  • • Rockies Place Tyler Chatwood On 10-Day DL; Activate Ian Desmond
    The Rockies have placed right-hander Tyler Chatwood on the 10-day DL with a right calf strain, and activated first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond in a corresponding move. Chatwood threw just 19 pitches Saturday before being removed from his start due to the injury.  Chatwood has a 4.74 ERA, 7.36 K/9 and 56% ground-ball rate over 106…...2017

Ian Desmond lifestyle

  • • Yankees Linchpin Mark Teixeira Has Path to Big Contract Year in 2016
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "Ian Desmond Shortstop, outfielder, and occasional first baseman, the longtime Washington National won three Silver Sluggers and appeared in two All-Star Games during his career but never put up the more eye-catching numbers expected for enshrinement."

  • 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."

Ian Desmond trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
    2024
    Continue with Fame Ballot trade rumors
  • • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    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
  • • Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies have an identity crisis
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 When the Colorado Rockies wake up each morning and look at themselves in the mirror, what do they see? Are they an exciting team drawing closer to contention thanks to a roster full of well-developed and energetic young players? No, that sounds more like the Baltimore Or...2023
  • • 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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  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 7
    Happy birthday, Professor! | Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Kyle Hendricks is a day older, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various...2022
  • • Rockies Decline Option On Ian Desmond
    The Rockies have declined their 2022 club option on infielder/outfielder Ian Desmond, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. It’d have paid him $15MM, but he’ll instead receive a $2MM buyout. It’s wholly unsurprising news after Desmond forwent his salary and opted out of both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The former Nationals star signed a five-year,…...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

Ian Desmond stats and results

  • • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    2024
  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    2023
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
    2023
  • • Wednesday Rockpile: A comprehensive history of Rockies first-round draft picks
    2023
  • • Yoenis Cespedes to Mets: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Rangers Shake Up AL Pennant Chase with Carlos Beltran, Jonathan Lucroy Haul
    2016
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  • • Desmond deserves starting spot in All-Star Game
    Ian Desmond has transformed himself this season, and the results should make him a strong contender for a starting spot on the American League All-Star team....2016
  • • Yankees Linchpin Mark Teixeira Has Path to Big Contract Year in 2016
    2016
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  • • Ian Desmond Loses $100 Million, Shows Danger of Betting on MLB Free Agency
    2016
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  • • Ian Desmond to Rangers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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Ian Desmond parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    2024
  • • 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
    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
    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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  • • Desmond adjusting hands for Coors Field
    The Rockies' Ian Desmond experienced his 'ah-ha' moment one day in the batting cage at home in Sarasota, Fla., this offseason....2018
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  • • Ian Desmond Loses $100 Million, Shows Danger of Betting on MLB Free Agency
    2016
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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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  • • Planning the Perfect Philadelphia Phillies Rebuild After July Sell-off
    2015
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  • • With 1st Place Secure, NL East Likely in Nationals' Hands for Good
    2015
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  • • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Remaining MLB Hitting Market
    2014
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  • • How This MLB Offseason Will Impact the 2015-2016 Free-Agent Class
    2014
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  • • Unexpected Trades New York Yankees Could Pull off This Offseason
    2014
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  • • Giants Show You Can Never Count Them Out in October in NLDS Game 1 Win
    2014
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Ian Desmond schedule, game

  • • Thursday Rockpile: Looking ahead to the Rockies on the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
    2024
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  • • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    2023
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Kyle Freeland
    2023
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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
    2023
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  • • The Cubs have two All-Star pitchers. That’s a fairly rare event.
    2023
    Visit the page Quinn Harris
  • • Wednesday Rockpile: A comprehensive history of Rockies first-round draft picks
    2023
    Click for news about Daniel Shirey
  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats take 2 of 3 from Phillies, win 3rd straight series on road trip...
    Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ series finale in CBP... Another Series Win?: How do you move on from a 19-4 drubbing, which snapped a three-game win streak (which was tied for the season’s longest)? Quickly. At least according to Washington Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez. “We’ve got to forget about this one,” Martinez said after his club gave up 19 runs on 18 hits in the second game of th...2023
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  • • Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies have an identity crisis
    2023
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  • • Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo has a plan ... and he’s sticking to it
    2023
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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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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why This Winter's Winners Could Fool You
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
    2015
  • • Of Dollars and Deals: Previewing a Most Intriguing 2015-16 MLB Offseason
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
    2015
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  • • Ian Desmond Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Nationals Star
    2015
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  • • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Remaining MLB Hitting Market
    2014
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  • • 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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