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JD Martinez: The Best Find and Worst Trade
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J. D. Martinez - Wikipedia
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Looking back on J.D. Martinez and his brief stint with the Astros
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Smith: J.D. Martinez learned how to fail with rebuilding Astros
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These GIFs make the Detroit Tigers' disastrous 2017 season almost
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Diamondbacks acquire former Astro J.D. Martinez from Tigers
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Boston Red Sox Houston Astros Score: A rough start to a tough
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Struggles taught star 'how to fail
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Star hitters rebounding in 2021
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ALCS Game 4: How Astros' victory over Red Sox played out
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Tigers, J.D. Martinez Agree To Two-Year Extension - MLB Trade Rumors
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Star hitters rebounding in 2021
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