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Ian Desmond - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Ian Desmond will not play 2020 season
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Ian Desmond announces he'll sit out 2020 MLB season in thoughtful
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Ian Desmond Sitting Out MLB Season With Powerful Instagram Message
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 MLB season 'for now
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season