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AP Source: Rockies, Ian Desmond Agree To 5-Year Contract

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star free agent outfielder Ian Desmond and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $70 million, five-year contract.

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Ian Desmond of the Texas Rangers reacts after hitting a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning of game two of the American League Divison Series at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Oct. 7, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement had not been announced.

The 31-year-old Desmond hit .285 with 22 homers and 86 RBIs this year in his lone season with Texas. He was a free agent last offseason and agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal with the Rangers in late February.

The Washington Post reported two years ago that he turned down a $107 million, seven-year offer from the Nationals before spring training in 2014. Desmond then agreed to a $17.5 million, two-year contract with Washington.

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Ian Desmond of the Washington Nationals celebrates solo home run in the seventh inning, to give the Nationals the lead, during a baseball against the Colorado Rockies on July 2, 2014 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. (credit: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Because Desmond turned down the Rangers' $17.2 million qualifying offer, Texas receives an extra selection after the first round of June's amateur draft. The Rockies lose their top draft pick, the 11th selection overall.

By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball Writer

(© Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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