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Ian Desmond Wins Second Straight Louisville Silver Slugger Award, by Nationals Communications
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Ian Desmond: Contract with Rockies doesn't make much sense - Sports Illustrated
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Ian Desmond grand slam highlights Rockies' rout of Padres
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Story's time: Rockies shortstop focused on season, not deal
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season, citing 'desire to be with family' - The Athletic
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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Ian Desmond Wins Second Straight Louisville Silver Slugger Award, by Nationals Communications
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MLB off-season tracker: Ex-Tiger Ryan Raburn to join Reds
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Rockies' Trevor Story focused on his play and 'being the best teammate I can be,' not contract - ESPN
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Rockies clinch second-straight playoff berth with win over Nationals – Greeley Tribune
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Ian Desmond grand slam highlights Rockies' run-fest in bounce-back win over Padres – Boulder Daily Camera