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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 “for now” - Purple Row
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out 2021 MLB season
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Rockies GM supports Desmond's decision to skip '20 season - Sentinel Colorado
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond signing highlights ineptitude of Rockies management
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Stat Stories: Jayce Tingler's experience reconstructing Ian Desmond may be prescient for Tatis Jr.'s future - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 Rockies season, Colorado Rockies
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Ian Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman made choices. Not every player feels like he has one. - The Washington Post
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Video MLB star Ian Desmond on why he chose to opt out of playing - ABC News
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Ian Desmond retires after disappointing Colorado Rockies tenure