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Dahl Desmond Tapia CarGo?! Colorado's outfield situation is complicated - Mile High Sports
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National League West Preview Capsules
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Colorado Rockies positional battles: How will the outfield play out? - Purple Row
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Colorado Rockies: How could the outfield line up in 2019?
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Rockies acquire relief pitcher James Pazos - Purple Row
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Blue Jays trade Randal Grichuk to Rockies for Raimel Tapia - The Athletic
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Why The Rockies Might Trade Raimel Tapia - MLB Trade Rumors
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Rockies have centered their outfield rotation around Ian Desmond, and he's trying to grant himself some grace - The Athletic
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Rockies positional preview: Colorado needs increased production by many parts of roster
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 18: Colorado Rockies Outfield Raimel Tapia (7) at the plate during game 2 of a MLB doubleheader between the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies on May 18, 2017
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Gonzalez, Rockies finalize $5M, 1-year contract