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Rockies sign Daniel Descalso to 2-year deal

H.Darr Beiser / USA TODAY Sports

After being non-tendered by the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this month, infielder Daniel Descalso found a new home Tuesday after agreeing to a two-year deal with the Colorado Rockies, the team announced.

While financial terms were not announced, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reported that Descalso will earn $1.5 million in 2015 and $2.1 million in 2016. 

The 28-year-old had spent his entire five-year career with the Cardinals before the team parted ways. 

In 104 games last season playing all four infield positions, Descalso slashed .242/.333/.311 with no home runs, 11 doubles and 33 strikeouts. He owns a career .242/.313/.341 line with 10 home runs in 529 games. 

While Descalso is unlikely to unseat any of the Rockies' infielders for a starting role, his left-handed bat and ability to play numerous positions provides value off the bench. 

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