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5 teams who should target Corey Dickerson

By Joshua Sadlock

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 03: Corey Dickerson #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays singles in a run in the second inning as Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros watches at Minute Maid Park on August 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 03: Corey Dickerson #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays singles in a run in the second inning as Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros watches at Minute Maid Park on August 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 29: Colorado Rockies outfielders, from left, Ian Desmond #20, Charlie Blackmon #19, and Carlos Gonzalez #5 celebrate a 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on September 29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 29: Colorado Rockies outfielders, from left, Ian Desmond #20, Charlie Blackmon #19, and Carlos Gonzalez #5 celebrate a 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on September 29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

4. Colorado Rockies

Outfield was an area of extreme depth for the Colorado Rockies when they traded Corey Dickerson to the Rays two years ago. Developing or attracting free-agent hitters has never been a problem for the Rockies, and Dickerson was a part of that success for the first three years of his career, where he hit .299/.345/.534. He was shipped out of town for reliever Jake McGee, but could return to Colorado if he is willing to work in a platoon role.

The Rockies stand to lose long-time star Carlos Gonzalez before Opening Day, as a reunion there doesn’t make much sense. After a disappointing first year in Colorado spent splitting time between first base and left field, Ian Desmond is slated to only play the outfield this year. Ryan McMahon has the inside track to start the year at first base. Right field is in the hands of Gerardo Parra and Ramiel Tapia for now, but neither packs much power.

Outfield depth is still not a huge concern for the Rockies, but it may turn into an area of need if Tapia is unable to establish himself as a viable left-handed platoon partner for Parra in right field. Former top prospect David Dahl, who battled nagging injuries last year is also healthy and a wild card in the equation for the Rockies. Dahl hit .315/.359/.500 with seven home runs, 24 RBI and five stolen bases in 63 games as a rookie in 2016. He played in only 19 games in the minors last year.

Dickerson would be a much better fit for the Rockies if he had some experience playing first base. Desmond probably isn’t a realistic answer to back up McMahon at first base, but perhaps it would be a more natural transition for Dickerson.

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