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MLB: Rockies' Ian Desmond has powerful words on why he's opting out
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2020 MLB season: A running list of names who won't play this year
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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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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Brewers' Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 baseball season due to COVID-19 concerns
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Some MLB umpires will opt out of the 2020 season over covid-19 fears - The Washington Post
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Coronavirus: Giants All-Star catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 MLB season, Trending
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Several MLB players including two World Series champs are REFUSING to play this season due to coronavirus – The Sun
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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season 'for now
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Ian Desmond's decision to opt out opens door for Rockies' Yonathan Daza, others
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Ian Desmond Opts Out of 2020 Season, Writes Lengthy Instagram Post on Baseball's Problems - Crossing Broad
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Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB Season Amid COVID Concerns
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Ian Desmond Opts Out Of 2020 Season - MLB Trade Rumors
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season - Los Angeles Times