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Padres strike again in free agency to counter Dodgers-JD Martinez move
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Eric Hosmer Joins the Padres, Jolting a Quiet Free-Agent Market - The New York Times
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MLB top free agents: Ranking Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander and baseball's best offseason options
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Why Nick Martinez's Opt-Out Decision is a Close Call - MLB Trade Rumors
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The Red Sox have some key offseason decisions due soon. Here is what to expect. - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox News: J.D. Martinez supports former teammate Mike Fiers
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REPORT: Padres re-sign Nick Martinez
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Nationals manager Dave Martinez agrees to contract extension - ESPN
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Former Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez agrees to one-year, $10 million deal with Dodgers, per report – Blogging the Red Sox
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Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez decides to remain in Boston
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Martinez opts out of Padres contract, becomes free agent - The San Diego Union-Tribune