Rangers Fans React On Twitter As Ian Desmond Agrees To Deal With Rockies
Ian Desmond stole bases and the hearts of Texas Rangers fans last season due to his consistent offensive game. In late February, Desmond agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal, while playing in left field. It was a slow offensive start for Desmond but as the season progressed, so did his batting and before we knew it, he became the everyday starter in center field.
When the All-Star break came, Desmond was one of the American League's top hitters and was picked as a reserve to the AL All-Star team. In the conclusion of his only season with the Rangers, Desmond batted .285 with 22 homers, 86 RBIs and 21 steals. As the news broke Tuesday morning that Desmond agreed to a deal with the Colorado Rockies, fans took their happy, sad and confused emotions to Twitter.
@IDesmond20 I am so sad to see you leave @Rangers ????????????
— Becki???? (@beckitxex) December 7, 2016
Goodbye @IDesmond20 ???????????? thanks for everything you did. You were truly loved here. ????
— Jordan Glass (@TheJordanG) December 7, 2016
Ian Desmond to the Rockies ???????? damn
— Rogelio Guzman⚾ (@rguzman17) December 7, 2016
We really couldn't keep Ian Desmond? @Rangers pic.twitter.com/SbAVxVLFmM
— ✨????????✨ (@TrillGabi) December 7, 2016
Ian Desmond priority list...
— Tuv(s/z/n) (@Tuvs248) December 7, 2016
1) $$
2) Coors light
3) thin air
4) broncos games
15) winning
Ian Desmond to the Rockies?? pic.twitter.com/sReo7taeOf
— Brant Barlow (@bbarlow_12) December 7, 2016
Ian Desmond was one of the nicest in the Texas clubhouse. Good for him, and good for the Rockies.
— Nick Neppach ☕️ (@NickNeppach) December 7, 2016
Ian Desmond leaving rangers. ????
— Jaime Garcia (@MrTexMex_DFW) December 7, 2016
@IDesmond20 I am sorry to see you leave the Rangers but happy for you and your family for your new contract. We will miss you. Best wishes!
— Ann Wiinikka (@awiinikka) December 7, 2016
Best of luck to @IDesmond20 in Colorado
— Jack Fox (@JFox_9) December 7, 2016
I just had the most emotional response I've had in 15 years, and it was about Ian Desmond signing with the Rockies
— Butt Court (@DanButtpluggla) December 7, 2016
First Mitch Moreland now Ian Desmond gone... ????
— Benny Blanco (@mikelap7) December 7, 2016
The rangers lost Mitch Moreland and Ian Desmond?? Wtf is going on with them??
— Noor (@NoorMahmood10) December 7, 2016
@IDesmond20 Congrats man. Thanks for the great year for the Rangers, and good luck in the years to come.
— Josh (@GeauxTigahss) December 7, 2016
Happy for @IDesmond20
— Todd Phillips (@ttoddphillips) December 7, 2016
RIP @Rangers
— Jacob ???????? (@4Dolan4) December 7, 2016
First Carlos Beltran, then Moreland, NOW Ian Desmond our best player?! We can't capitalize. This next season is gonna be ugly
@IDesmond20 pic.twitter.com/7m8SJhCzyE
— Randall Bost (@RandallBost) December 7, 2016