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Colorado Rockies player reviews: Ian Desmond opted out of MLB in 2020 - Purple Row
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Career Salary Game: Ian Desmond - by Brad Berreman
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Rockies' Desmond first MLB player to opt out of 2021 season publicly
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Ian Desmond named Rockies' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award for 5th straight year – The Denver Post
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season, citing 'desire to be with family' - The Athletic
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season due to COVID-19
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Rockies' Ian Desmond among first players to opt out of 2020 MLB season - The Boston Globe
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Rockies GM supports Ian Desmond's choice to sit out 2020 season