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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism and coronavirus concerns
Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2020 MLB season
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Big Stars Are Sitting Out the MLB Season. Other Players Have No Choice but to Play. - WSJ
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List of MLB players who opted out of 2020 season and why
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of the 2020 MLB season
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond rips MLB culture, shares angst about race in opt-out message
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of the 2020 MLB season
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Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB Season Amid COVID Concerns