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Athletes who have opted out of MLB, NBA NHL, and NFL seasons
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks
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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Coronavirus timeline: Looking back on the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado
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Colorado Rockies: Bad luck has haunted the Ian Desmond draft pick
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Coronavirus Leads Some Athletes to Opt Out, if They Can Afford It - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond's $15M Contract Option for 2022 Season Reportedly Declined by Rockies, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America
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