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Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season
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Ian Desmond to Skip MLB Season; Cites COVID, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia – Gay City News
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Colorado Rockies player reviews: Ian Desmond opted out of MLB in 2020 - Purple Row
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Ian Desmond Sitting Out MLB Season With Powerful Instagram Message
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Ian Desmond Put The Baseball World On Blast While Addressing The Racism He's Frequently Experienced During His Career - BroBible
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot
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Several MLB Players Opting Out of 2020 Season Over Coronavirus Concerns – NBC Chicago