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All MLB Fans Should Read Ian Desmond's Powerful Instagram Post About Opting Out of 2020 Season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond cites coronavirus concerns, social justice issues in decision to sit out this season - Chicago Sun-Times
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MLB players opting out of 2020 season: David Price, Ian Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman headline list of players sitting out due to coronavirus concerns
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Former Sarasota standout Desmond takes his hacks
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Trevor Story wants to prove his rookie season was no fluke - Denverite, the Denver site!
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 MLB season
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Ian Desmond - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season
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Ian Desmond, Baseball, and Living in Someone Else's Home
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Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond decides to sit out this season
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Ian Desmond - Bio, News, Photos - Washington Times
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Drawing up a plan for Rockies' success in 2021 following Padres' active offseason