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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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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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Phillies struggle again in 2-1 loss to Nationals, MLB Baseball
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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A message for the Lerners!
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Our NF Heroes - The Children's Tumor Foundation
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