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Ian Desmond: Rockies OF opts out amid COVID-19 concerns
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Ian Desmond: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M
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Everything you need to know as MLB's 2020 season restart begins - ESPN
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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Some MLB umpires will opt out of the 2020 season over covid-19
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Ian Desmond Sitting Out MLB Season With Powerful Instagram Message
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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season; calls for
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Brewers' Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 baseball season due to
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of playing in 2020 - Purple Row
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Rockies' Ian Desmond Opts Out of 2021 MLB Season; Forgoes $13.56M