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Ian Desmond to sit out MLB season, calling it 'a risk I am not comfortable taking' - The Globe and Mail
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Rockies' Ian Desmond won't play this season, citing family, coronavirus
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Rockies' Scott Oberg, after blood clots sidelined him again, hopes to stay in baseball, Rockies
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Ian Desmond: Rockies OF opts out amid COVID-19 concerns - Sports Illustrated
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of the 2020 MLB season
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Read Rockies' Ian Desmond's powerful words on why he's opting out of the 2020 MLB season
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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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Which Players Have Opted Out of MLB Season Restart?
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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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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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Read Ian Desmond's emotional post revealing reason for opting out
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Rockies facing major health concerns as camp opens amid coronavirus
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Colorado's Desmond to skip MLB season over virus concerns
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus