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Rockies' Ian Desmond to sit out season, citing concerns over COVID-19
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond posts on Instagram that he is opting out of the 2021 season. : r/baseball
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The good and the bad for Ian Desmond - Purple Row
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Sara's Diary, Day 110 without baseball: Ian Desmond - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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2020 NL West Preview
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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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Home is where I need to be right now': Rockies' Desmond to sit out MLB season
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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When Ian Desmond Opted Out, His Work Was Just Starting
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Ian Desmond Roberto Clemente Award nominee
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Colorado Rockies player reviews: Ian Desmond opted out of MLB in 2020 - Purple Row
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Ian Desmond has the Texas Rangers in first place and himself in line for a big contract - Sports Illustrated
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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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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies