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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Ian Desmond bringing his talent, passion and goodwill to Rockies
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Ian Desmond announces he will opt out of 2020 Rockies Season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond to sit out season, citing concerns over COVID-19
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Rockies' Ian Desmond announces he won't play this season in moving post: 'Home is where I need to be
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Rockies' Ian Desmond says baseball is 'failing' minorities - ESPN
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Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this season
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Ian Desmond: The good, the bad and his future with the Rockies
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Rockies GM supports Ian Desmond's choice to sit out 2020 season
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Rockies baseball player Ian Desmond meets NF families before the Mets game tonight, signs autographs, and talks about his commitment to the NF cause, and, By Children's Tumor Foundation
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Ian Desmond New York Post
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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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MLB news: Ian Desmond releases powerful statement criticizing baseball culture - McCovey Chronicles