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New Rockie Ian Desmond is going to have to do something he's never done before - Denverite, the Denver site!
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism and coronavirus concerns
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Ian Desmond will not play 2020 season
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Next stop on Ian Desmond's journey is first base for the Rockies
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Ian Desmond, Colorado Rockie utility man, opting out of 2021 season - Lone Star Ball
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Ian Desmond: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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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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Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves: Live updates from Coors Field
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Rockies' Ian Desmond won't play this season, citing family, coronavirus
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season 'for now
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot
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Rockies' Ian Desmond to sit out season, citing concerns over COVID-19
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Time to Trade Tulo: Why the Rockies Must Move Their All-Star Shortstop – Rolling Stone
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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