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Rockies outfielder Desmond decides to sit out this season
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out
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Rockies' Ian Desmond announces he won't play this season in moving
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Coronavirus: Giants All-Star catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020
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Rockies GM Bridich supports Desmond's decision to skip season
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Several MLB Players Opting Out of 2020 Season Over Coronavirus
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Behind the Dish —Garneau To Help Guide Rockies' Minor League
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Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million
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Which Players Have Opted Out of MLB Season Restart?
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Could Ian Desmond's sitting out signal the end of 2020 MLB season
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Ian Desmond Opts Out Of 2020 Season - MLB Trade Rumors
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times