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Ian Desmond grand slam highlights Rockies' run-fest in bounce-back win over Padres – Boulder Daily Camera
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Fantasy Baseball: Ian Desmond and other players whose recent injuries are huge blow to Fantasy owners – New York Daily News
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Ian Desmond Wins Second Straight Louisville Silver Slugger Award, by Nationals Communications
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Mariners Moose Tracks, 2/22/21: Kevin Pillar, Ian Desmond, and Jake Lamb - Lookout Landing
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out 2021 MLB season
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Rockies Decline Option On Ian Desmond - MLB Trade Rumors
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Colorado Rockies: Ian Desmond most valuable by sitting out
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Nolan Arenado, Rockies Miss Playoffs For 2nd Straight Season - CBS Colorado
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The Minnesota Timberwolves, owners of the NBA's worst record, fire coach Ryan Saunders - The Boston Globe
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Desmond 2 HRs, Rockies win 5th in row, beat sagging Mets 3-2 – Daily Freeman
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Ian Desmond's feel at the plate is the key for Rockies' $70 million man
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Story's time: Rockies shortstop focused on season, not deal
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America