With the signing of Daniel Murphy to a two-year contract worth $24 million, the Colorado Rockies are not only bringing in a talented hitter but also hoping to add some stability to the lineup at first base. Ian Desmond, signed before the 2017 season to be Colorado’s primary first baseman, will now shift to the outfield, signaling yet another change for the Rockies at first base.
Our own Jake Shapiro analyzed the signing and the varied reaction that has come to it in his latest Rockie Road podcast that can you hear by clicking here.