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Ian Desmond opts out of season, end of career is near
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MLB 2020: Ian Desmond of Rockies opts out of abbreviated season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond cites coronavirus concerns, social justice
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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Rockies' Ian Desmond won't play this season, citing family
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Ian Desmond, Colorado Rockie utility man, opting out of 2021
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of the 2020 MLB season