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Ian Desmond reflects on what's most important • Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out for a 2nd straight season
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Career Salary Game: Ian Desmond - by Brad Berreman
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of season and forgoes $5.6 million salary due to COVID risks
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - Good Morning America
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Ian Desmond's $15M Contract Option for 2022 Season Reportedly Declined by Rockies, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Rockies' Ian Desmond announces he won't play this season in moving post: 'Home is where I need to be
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Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB Season Amid COVID Concerns
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Ian Desmond: Rockies OF opts out amid COVID-19 concerns - Sports Illustrated
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Rockies' Ian Desmond Opts Out of 2021 MLB Season; Forgoes $13.56M Past 2 Years, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors