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Rockies finalize deal with 1st baseman Ian Desmond
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How the Colorado Rockies should use the designated hitter if it stays in 2021
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season, citing 'desire to be with family' - The Athletic
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Ian Desmond - Wikipedia
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Ian Desmond retires after disappointing Colorado Rockies tenure
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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now
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Colorado's Desmond won't, and Isotopes can't, play in 2020, Things to Do
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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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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 MLB season 'for now'