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MLB free agent rumors 2017: Ian Desmond signs with Rockies, report
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Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross and Mike Leake Opt Out of MLB Season
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Rockies GM supports Ian Desmond's choice to sit out 2020 season
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Ian Desmond of Colorado Rockies the latest MLB player to opt out
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Ian Desmond, Colorado Rockies outfielder, opts out of 2021 MLB