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10 years ago today, Russell Martin left the building.
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A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin to have Pirates reunion
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Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: The Curse of Kevin
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Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: October 2, 1939 and
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Cast off by Yankees, Russell Martin is early postseason hero for
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CIN@PIT: Martin blasts homer after fans rattle Cueto
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Russell Martin gives Pirates 1-0 walk-off win in 11th vs. Tigers
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A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin to have Pirates reunion
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Predicting 1 Trade for Each MLB Team 1 Month from Winter Meetings
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AJ Burnett, Russell Martin will reconnect for ceremonial first
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Itching to get back': A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin set to pitch in
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Did the Yankees Make a Mistake in Letting Russell Martin Go to the
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Johnny Cueto - Wikipedia