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Rockies' Ian Desmond first MLB player to opt out of 2021 season publicly
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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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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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Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season in powerful Instagram message - The Washington Post
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Colorado Rockies: Ian Desmond most valuable by sitting out
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Rockies' Ian Desmond takes first swings
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - ABC News
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