DENVER - Ian Desmond provided a calming voice to help the Colorado Rockies stick together soon after losing star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade. Desmond decided Sunday to opt out for a second straight season. In opting out last summer during the coronavirus-shortened season, Desmond cited a desire to spend more time with his family and to help grow youth baseball in his Florida hometown. “Desi and I had great conversations over the years, probably more so about other things besides just the nuts and bolts of baseball,” Black said. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...“But again, I think that in his statement he’s opting out for now.

Source: thestar February 21, 2021 17:25 UTC