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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
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Ian Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman made choices. Not every player feels like he has one. - The Washington Post
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Why does it feel like Ian Desmond is only the tip of the MLB iceberg?
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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season; calls for change
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America
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Rockies' Ian Desmond takes first swings
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Rockies Insider: Breaking down Colorado's ideal playoff lineup
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Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond Announces He's Opting Out Of Second Straight MLB Season – OutKick
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Ian Desmond Will Spend Spring Trying To Master First Base - CBS Colorado
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Rockies Insider: Breaking down Colorado's ideal playoff lineup
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opting to spend 2020 with family instead of playing
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Could Ian Desmond's sitting out signal the end of 2020 MLB season? - Mile High Sports