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Ian Desmond, Colorado Rockie utility man, opting out of 2021 season - Lone Star Ball
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Rockies Ian Desmond Instagram announces he's skipping 2020 season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season 'for now
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 MLB season 'for now'
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Ian Desmond, Colorado Rockies outfielder, opts out of 2021 MLB season
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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season; calls for change
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Ian Desmond opts out of season, end of career is near