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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Some MLB umpires will opt out of the 2020 season over covid-19
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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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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season due to
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National League West Preview Capsules - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Rockies Magazine April-May by Denver Post Media - Issuu
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Rockies' Desmond first MLB player to opt out of 2021 season publicly
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of
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Colorado Rockies: Bad luck has haunted the Ian Desmond draft pick