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Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this season
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Ian Desmond doesn't make sense for first base - Purple Row
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MLB team report: Rockies infield full of sluggers
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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Ian Desmond's $15M Contract Option for 2022 Season Reportedly
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Rockies' Ian Desmond facing big challenge playing center field at
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Bader slides home as St. Louis Cardinals top Colorado Rockies in
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Review turns Desmond's triple into a home run – The Durango Herald
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Ian Desmond makes “big step” in taking live batting practice
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Giants' can't get offense to click in loss to Rockies