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MLB: Top Six Free Agents

By Matt Meffe

Oct 30, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes drives in a run with a sacrifice fly against the Kansas City Royals in the 6th inning in game three of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes drives in a run with a sacrifice fly against the Kansas City Royals in the 6th inning in game three of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 7, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Ian Desmond (20) hits an RBI sacrifice ground ball against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of game two of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Ian Desmond (20) hits an RBI sacrifice ground ball against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of game two of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Ian Desmond

The 2015 season was a down year for shortstop Ian Desmond. Because of his limited production, Desmond was not highly sought-after during the offseason. In fact, Desmond remained a free agent until February 29th, as Spring Training was preparing to begin.

Texas decided to take a chance with Desmond by signing him and putting him in the outfield, a place Desmond was relatively unfamiliar with. Although Desmond was far from perfect in his new role, his offensive production increased, and by the All-Star break, Desmond was moved up in the order.

His flexibility at multiple positions has increased Desmond’s value, which will now make him more worthy of a longer, more lucrative deal.

Possible suitors: SF, TOR, PIT, NYM, TEX, PHI

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