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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
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Giants' Dyson blows save in ninth in 9-8 loss to Rockies
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Ian Desmond agrees to five-year deal with Rockies – The Denver Post
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Kiszla: For $70 million, all reeling Rockies have gotten from Ian Desmond is whole lot of nothing – The Denver Post
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Kiszla: For $70 million, all reeling Rockies have gotten from Ian Desmond is whole lot of nothing – The Denver Post
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Nolan Arenado's Season Is Over, but He and Rockies Are Still Stuck With Each Other
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MLB 2020: Ian Desmond of Rockies opts out of abbreviated season
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Rockies out-slug Cubs despite Chicago's 3-HR inning
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Ian Desmond agrees to five-year deal with Rockies – The Denver Post
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Ian Desmond of Colorado Rockies the latest MLB player to opt out: 'This baseball season is a risk I am not comfortable taking'