Early Sunday news broke that former Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had agreed to terms on a 1-year $8 million contract with the Texas Rangers. Desmond turned down Washington’s 1-year $15.8 million qualifying offer earlier this offseason, allowing the Nationals to recoup a draft pick for his departure. Back in 2013, Desmond famously turned down a 7-year extension worth $107 million, with approximately $90 million in new money. Now he will hope to rebuild his free agent value this season playing for Texas, who are rumored to want him to play left field defensively.

Before turning our attention toward the implications of Desmond going to the Lone Star State, one must not overlook the impact he had to the Nationals’ franchise. Drafted by Montreal in the 3rd round of the 2004 MLB Draft, Desmond provided one of the last visual links to the Expos and their part in the Nationals’ history. On the field Desmond was an All-Star and 3-time Silver Slugger, hitting .264 with 110 home runs and 122 stolen bases in his seven seasons in Washington. Off the field Desmond casts an even larger shadow, as his charitable works and gregarious personality make him a better man than baseball player. He leaves Washington a true fan-favorite and someone who should be in the Nationals’ Ring of Honor when his playing career is finished.

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One must pause briefly and consider if the Nationals are suffering from a case of buyer’s remorse – Earlier this winter Washington signed infielder Daniel Murphy from the Mets to a 3-year $37.5 million deal. No question Murphy’s left-handed bat is a better asset to Washington’s right-handed heavy lineup, but a 1-year commitment to Desmond has less risk than 3-years with Murphy. Plus the Nationals would not have forfeited their 1st round pick, 17th overall, in the process. Certainly hindsight is 20-20 but 1-year of Desmond and Pick #17 feels greater than 3-years of Murphy plus Pick #29.

Nevertheless this is a difficult day for everyone in NatsTown. From a baseball perspective, Washington is losing the best middle infielder in franchise history and an outspoken leader in the clubhouse. Furthermore, Desmond is easily one of the most popular players in team history and his constant interactions with the fans will be difficult to replace. While fans are happy for his new opportunity and hope he succeeds in the American League, this parting feels bittersweet like losing a great teenage summer romance. Good luck to Ian this season and hopefully the Nationals select the next Ian Desmond with their compensation pick in June.