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Ian Desmond opts out of final season with Rockies 'for now
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Ian Desmond turned down $107 million from the Nationals last offseason - NBC Sports
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Sports Report: NY Rangers Acquire Eric Staal In Trade; Scott Wins PGA's Honda Classic
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2007 Arkansas State Baseball Reference Guide by Dennen Cuthbertson - Issuu
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Ian Desmond, Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ian Desmond: Rockies OF opts out amid COVID-19 concerns - Sports Illustrated
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Not likely, but possible that Nationals sign Ian Desmond to contract extension - NBC Sports
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Ian Desmond, Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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2022 Georgia Football Postseason Media Guide by Georgia Bulldogs Athletics - Issuu
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Ian Desmond - Colorado Rockies Center Fielder - ESPN
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The Insider – Issue 1 by wildfiresport - Issuu
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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