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FILE - Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story warms up before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in this file photograph taken Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. Story, who will be a free agent at the end of the 2021 season, has become the face of the franchise with the trade of third baseman Nolan Arenado to St. Louis. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Story’s time: Rockies shortstop focused on season, not deal

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. Desmond announced Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 he is opting out for a second straight season. Desmond announced on his Instagram account that his “desire to be with my family is greater than my desire to go back and play baseball under these circumstances. I'm going to train and watch how things unfold.” He added “for now&quot; in his statement to opt out, leaving the door open for a possible return. (AP Photo/Matt York, file)

Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out for 2nd straight season

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws in the first inning of Game 1 in a NL Division Series baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at Nationals Park in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

2014 Nationals seemed every bit a World Series favorite until NLDS slip-ups

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond follows the flight of his triple off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda in the second inning of a baseball game in Denver. Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help the youth baseball program in his hometown in Florida. The 34-year-old Desmond wrote on Instagram that the “COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Rockies GM supports Desmond’s decision to skip ‘20 season

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond follows the flight of his triple off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda in the second inning of a baseball game in Denver. Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help the youth baseball program in his hometown in Florida. The 34-year-old Desmond wrote on Instagram that the “COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Rockies OF Desmond decides to sit out this season

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Ian Desmond follows the flight of his solo home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mike Montgomery in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, June 10, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Powerful Rockies rally past Cubs, 9th straight win at home

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond hits an RBI-single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rockies’ Desmond moves, at 33 is one of oldest CFs in majors

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

Rockies moving All-Star Charlie Blackmon to right field

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray throws to first, holding San Diego Padres' Travis Jankowski close to first during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Desmond, Gray lead Rockies to 6-2 win over Padres

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond hits a home run to put the Rockies ahead in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Washington. The Rockies won 6-5. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Sean Doolittle, Nationals look for answers

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond watches his two-run single against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Ian Desmond returns to his old haunts

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Colorado Rockies outfield, Gerardo Parra, left, Charlie Blackmon, center, and Carlos Gonzalez leap in celebration of the Rockies defeating the San Diego Padres 7-4 after the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Rockies hit 3 home runs to beat winless Padres 7-4

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado, left, gets congratulations from Trevor Story after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arenado powers Rockies to slump-ending win over Padres

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Desmond plays shortstop for 1st time since 2015

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Rockies activate Ian Desmond from disabled list

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Rockies-Nationals rained out; doubleheader set for Sunday

By BOBBY BANCROFT - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Gerardo Parra, left, gets congratulated as he heads to the dugout on a solo home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Blackmon’s 3 hits, HR lead Rockies past Twins 7-3

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond, right, is greeted by Gerardo Parra after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Desmond homers twice off Weaver to help Rockies to 11-3 win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Desmond reinstated from DL, starts in LF for Rockies

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