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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Ian Desmond Wins Second Straight Louisville Silver Slugger Award, by Nationals Communications
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Rockies reinstate Ian Desmond, will start immediately
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A timeline of events shows just how the Rockies 2020 season unraveled - Denver Sports
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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