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Nick Martinez opting out could mess up Padres' pitching staff
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Padres pitcher goes viral for hilarious Fernando Tatis Jr. look-alike attempt
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Padres' Nick Martinez latest to join Team USA for WBC - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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High-spending Padres eliminated despite 3-2 win over White Sox
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Sources - San Diego Padres sign RHP Nick Martinez on 4-year, $20 million deal - ESPN
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Nick Martinez joins Team USA rotation
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Nick Martinez and Daniel Bard commit to Team USA
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Nick Martinez Returns to Padres on 3-Year, $26 Million Deal – NBC 7 San Diego
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Pitcher Nick Martinez returns to Padres on 3-year, $26 million deal
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Padres' Nick Martinez to start Game 2 for Team USA vs. Mexico, per report
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Padres retain Nick Martinez on a three-year deal
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Padres, Nick Martinez Agree To Three-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors