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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety
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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 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 - ABC News
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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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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70M contract - ABC News
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Colorado Rockies make decision on Ian Desmond, who's opted out of past 2 seasons, Rockies
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season, citing 'desire to be with family' - The Athletic
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of second straight MLB season