The St. Louis Cardinals have stated their need for outfield help and rumors are circulating connecting names to the Cardinals. One intriguing name on the free agent market, should the Cardinals want to look into him, is Ian Desmond. But should they kick these tires or should they kick him to the curb?
Last offseason, following a down year in which he hit .233/.290/.384, Ian Desmond was unable to earn a long term deal as a shortstop, his primary position with the Washington Nationals for the first six years of his career. Due to his lack of options as a shortstop, he marketed himself as an option in the outfield, and was given a one year contract by the Texas Rangers to prove he could be an everyday center fielder.