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This Was Agonizing For Him': Desmond Opts Out Of Rockies Season For Second Year In A Row - CBS Colorado
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Opinion: There's not much left for Rockies to accomplish this season
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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MLB players opting out of 2020 season: David Price, Ian Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman headline list of players sitting out due to coronavirus concerns
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Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement - Federal Baseball
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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MLB news: Julio Teheran returns for Angels; Rockies make roster moves - Athletics Nation
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Ian Desmond opts out of season, end of career is near
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Ian Desmond Sitting Out MLB Season With Powerful Instagram Message