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Wire Taps: Nationals' Ian Desmond heating up at right time for Nats - Federal Baseball
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Nats watching Desmond's wife's pregnancy; awaiting birth of 3rd child