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Journal: Considering Ian Desmond's surge, has he been given an
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Rockies GM supports Ian Desmond's choice to sit out 2020 season
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Opportunity knocks for outfielders Raimel Tapia, Sam Hilliard with
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Rockies' Ian Desmond says he's not concerned about 3-for-31 start
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Greg Rosenstein: Evolution of Ian Desmond a key part of Nationals
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Fantasy baseball -- Spring training position battles that will
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of playing in 2020 - Purple Row
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Mark Reynolds Becomes a Pleasant Surprise for the Rockies - The
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Story's time: Rockies shortstop focused on season, not deal
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MLB 30 in 30: Rockies hope off-season moves take them to the summit
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million
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Ian Desmond's absurd streak is finally over after lifting the