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MLB 2020: Ian Desmond of Rockies opts out of abbreviated season
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Ian Desmond Stats, Fantasy & News
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Rockies' Ian Desmond, Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon seek to be
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Arenado, Rockies miss playoffs for 2nd straight season - The San
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Rockies can't afford defense to be question mark in second half
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Ian Desmond - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Story's time: Rockies shortstop focused on season, not deal
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out 2021 MLB season