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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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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond speaks out about racial injustice – Hartford Courant
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Former #Nats player Ian Desmond didn't opt-out, he opted-in! Be the change.
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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 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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Ian Desmond moves to shortstop as Rockies try to kick-start an ailing offense
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These 25 Players Opted Out Of MLB In 2020. How Are They Doing In 2021?
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season
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What are the Rockies planning to do with Ian Desmond?
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Rockies' Desmond first MLB player to opt out of 2021 season publicly
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Ian Desmond opts out of MLB season in powerful Instagram message - The Washington Post