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Nick Martinez opting out could mess up Padres' pitching staff
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2023 Padres Season Review: Nick Martinez and Tim Hill - Gaslamp Ball
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Nick Martinez makes his way to the Padres - Sports Info Solutions
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Nick Martinez Returns to Padres on 3-Year, $26 Million Deal – NBC
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Nick Martinez on re-signing with Padres, his starting opportunity
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What's holding up Nick Martinez's potential deal with the Padres
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Nick Martinez talks about the Padres team meeting
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RHP Nick Martinez, Padres finalize three-year, $26 million contract
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Martinez opts out of contract with Padres to become free agent
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Make that 8 ClickUp saves for Nick! - San Diego Padres
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Padres Sign Nick Martinez To Three-Year Contract