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Ian Desmond Opts Out of 2020 MLB Season, Addresses Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, & Lack of Diversity (PICS)
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Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America
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Rockies' Ian Desmond won't play this season, citing family, coronavirus
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Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season - Los Angeles Times
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Ian Desmond will not play 2020 season
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AL All-Star voting returns rigged by Royals fans - Sports Illustrated
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Former #Nats player Ian Desmond didn't opt-out, he opted-in! Be the change.
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Read Rockies' Ian Desmond's powerful words on why he's opting out of the 2020 MLB season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season - Los Angeles Times