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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' Ian Desmond opts out of the 2020 MLB season
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season, citing 'desire to be with family' - The Athletic
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MLB approaches the start of the 2020 season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opting to spend 2020 with family instead of playing