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Freeland: “You're Going to Get 100 Percent”, by Colorado Rockies
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Ian Desmond of Colorado Rockies the latest MLB player to opt out: 'This baseball season is a risk I am not comfortable taking'
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Ian Desmond settles in quickly at first base for the Rockies; but Arizona bullpen carts sit idle
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Freeland: “You're Going to Get 100 Percent”, by Colorado Rockies
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A healthy Ian Desmond may be the Rockies' answer at first base - Mile High Sports
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Ian Desmond Will Spend Spring Trying To Master First Base - CBS Colorado
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Freeland: “You're Going to Get 100 Percent”, by Colorado Rockies
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Arenado's first home run of season perfect elixir for Rockies
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks
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MLB news: Ian Desmond releases powerful statement criticizing baseball culture - McCovey Chronicles