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These 25 Players Opted Out Of MLB In 2020. How Are They Doing In 2021?
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Colorado Rockies spring notebook Day 4: Bud Black on Ian Desmond opting out
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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Rockies' Ian Desmond among first players to opt out of 2020 MLB season - The Boston Globe
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Former #Nats player Ian Desmond didn't opt-out, he opted-in! Be the change.
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Rockies' Ian Desmond announces intention to opt out of 2021 season - Mile High Sports
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Ian Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman made choices. Not every player feels like he has one. - The Washington Post
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Ian Desmond Sitting Out MLB Season With Powerful Instagram Message
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus