The Colorado Rockies are confident playing Ian Desmond at first base, a position he's never played.

A longtime shortstop, Desmond played 29 games in left field for the Texas Rangers this past season.

"I have all the faith in the world that Ian's going to be a good first baseman," Jeff Bridich said.

Desmond will take over for Mark Reynolds, who is now a free agent.

"I know what it takes to be prepared every day, and that's what I'm going to do," he said.