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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Ian Desmond calls out MLB for racism as he opts out of 2020 season
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Washington Nationals drop series finale to Colorado Rockies on Ian Desmond homer in the 9th, 6-5 final - Federal Baseball
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Colorado Rockies: Raimel Tapia needs to replace Ian Desmond in outfield
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Ian Desmond signs one-year deal with Texas Rangers - Sports Illustrated
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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Ian Desmond's absurd streak is finally over after lifting the Rockies in New York - The Athletic
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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond bats against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the Rockies' 6-2 victory in game one of a day/night doubleheader in Denver on Saturday, May 15, 2010. (
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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond bats against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey Stock Photo - Alamy
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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Ian Desmond's feel at the plate is the key for Rockies' $70 million man
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Rockies Mailbag: Ian Desmond is hitting below the Mendoza Line and fans have taken notice
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Ian Desmond opts out of season, end of career is near
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