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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season due to
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Ian Desmond Wins Second Straight Louisville Silver Slugger Award
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Current Rockies defense outshining the 2007 version – Sterling
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out 2021 MLB season
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For Windsor hockey player, 'This is recovery season' – Greeley Tribune
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Colorado Rockies: Ian Desmond most valuable by sitting out
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Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season
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