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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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David Price, Felix Hernandez opt out of 2020 MLB season amid coronavirus pandemic - Athletics Nation
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Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season in powerful Instagram message - The Washington Post
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of the 2020 MLB season
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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 OF Desmond opts out for second straight season