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Next stop on Ian Desmond's journey is first base for the Rockies
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Ian Desmond announces he'll sit out 2020 MLB season in thoughtful
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Ian Desmond's $15M Contract Option for 2022 Season Reportedly
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Rockies support Ian Desmond's decision to opt out of 2020 season
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Ian Desmond Loses $100 Million, Shows Danger of Betting on MLB
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Ian Desmond Roberto Clemente Award nominee
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MLB news: Ian Desmond releases powerful statement criticizing
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Rockies GM supports Desmond's decision to skip '20 season
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Ian Desmond: The good, the bad and his future with the Rockies
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Ian Desmond, Colorado Rockies outfielder, opts out of 2021 MLB season