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Ian Desmond's decision to opt out opens door for Rockies' Yonathan Daza, others
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season 'for now
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Rockies Mailbag: Bad news for Colorado, the team doesn't look like a playoff contender in 2021 – The Denver Post
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Rockies' Ian Desmond announces he won't play this season in moving post: 'Home is where I need to be
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Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB Season Amid COVID Concerns
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Boston Red Sox P Collin McHugh opts out of 2020 MLB season
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MLB 2020: Ian Desmond of Rockies opts out of abbreviated season
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Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight baseball season - ESPN
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Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross and Mike Leake Opt Out of MLB Season Citing Pandemic - The New York Times
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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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Oakland A's news: 4 MLB players opt out of 2020 season - Athletics Nation