WASHINGTON -- Although the Nationals made him a one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer last Friday, it's likely that Ian Desmond will leave the only organization he has known to test the free-agent market. He has until 5 p.m. ET this Friday to accept or decline the offer.
If Desmond turns it down, as expected, he would become perhaps the top shortstop available. On Wednesday, the 30-year-old joined MLB Network Radio and discussed what he will be looking for in his next team.
"I want to be part of something bigger than myself," Desmond said. "I want to win a World Series.