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Nick Martinez on re-signing with Padres, his starting opportunity
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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Nick Martinez, right, celebrates
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MLB free agency: Padres bring back Nick Martinez on three-year
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Padres bring back Nick Martinez
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RHP Nick Martinez opts out of Padres contract
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Meet new Padres' starter Nick Martinez
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Padres bring back Nick Martinez
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Padres bring back Nick Martinez
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Talking with Padres pitcher Nick Martinez - The San Diego
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Team USA's Nick Martinez, not guaranteed a start, leaves WBC - ESPN
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Padres News: Nick Martinez Wants to Be a Full Time Starting