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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Rockies To Sign Ian Desmond - MLB Trade Rumors
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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 make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Ringolsby: Colorado Rockies Aren't Afraid Of Commitment — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Rockies' Ian Desmond says baseball is 'failing' minorities - ESPN
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks