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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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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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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
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New York Mets: Will Yoenis Cespedes Opt Out?
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All-Star SS Ian Desmond to skip MLB season, cites social injustice, COVID-19
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Two years after turning down $107 million, Ian Desmond's having the best season of his career
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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Ian Desmond Sitting Out MLB Season With Powerful Instagram Message
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Rockies blow lead, lose to Giants, 10-7, in 10 innings – Boulder Daily Camera
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks