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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Colorado Rockies: 30 years of losing
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Rockies' Ian Desmond trying to reshape himself as a hitter and leader
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Ian Desmond: Rockies OF opts out amid COVID-19 concerns - Sports Illustrated
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MLB Spring Training: Each Team's Player in the 'Best Shape of Their Lives', News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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De La Rosa leads mourning Rockies over Nationals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks
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Rockies GM supports Ian Desmond's choice to sit out 2020 season
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism and coronavirus concerns
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MLB: Rockies' Ian Desmond has powerful words on why he's opting out
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Rockies forge ahead without Nolan Arenado anchoring third
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Rockies' Ian Desmond takes first swings