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    Ian Desmond

    IanDesmond

    • Center Fielder
    • Birthdate
      20/9/1985
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Sarasota, FL
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        Rockies' Desmond opts out for 2nd straight year

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              Posting period expires for Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi

              Posting period expires for Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi

              Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with an MLB team before his posting period expired, so his rights remain with the Saitama Seibu Lions.
              Royals manager Matt Quatraro gets 3-year extension through '29

              Royals manager Matt Quatraro gets 3-year extension through '29

              Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City through 2029.
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              Source: Yankees, Paul DeJong agree to minor league deal

              The Yankees and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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