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Baseball's minor leagues cancel 2020 seasons due to coronavirus
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Ian Desmond: Contract with Rockies doesn't make much sense - Sports Illustrated
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Six times the UK Government changed its mind on coronavirus rules
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Coronavirus Leads Some Athletes to Opt Out, if They Can Afford It - The New York Times
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Coronavirus timeline: Looking back on the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Big Stars Are Sitting Out the MLB Season. Other Players Have No Choice but to Play. - WSJ
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Big Stars Are Sitting Out the MLB Season. Other Players Have No Choice but to Play. - WSJ