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Ian Desmond lands on 10-day disabled list in D.C. – Sterling
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Desmond brings hope in 2017, 02/11/2017
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Rockies' Ian Desmond says baseball is 'failing' minorities - ESPN
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond cites coronavirus concerns, social justice
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How Ian Desmond 'stepped up big' by stepping away from 2020 MLB
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Rockies' Ian Desmond to sit out season, citing concerns over COVID-19
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Ian Desmond announces he will opt out of 2020 Rockies Season
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Rockies GM Bridich supports Desmond's decision to skip season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond Sitting Out 2020 Season: 'I Felt The
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MLB's Ian Desmond Explains Why He's Sitting Out the 2020 Season
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Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this season
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season