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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M
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Ian Desmond Will Spend Spring Trying To Master First Base - CBS
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Rockies Mailbag: Bad news for Colorado, the team doesn't look like
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 18, Yonathan Daza - Purple Row
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times