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John Gibbons to Let Catcher Russell Martin Manage Blue Jays
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3,801 Russell Martin Blue Jays Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures
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Blue Jays' Russell Martin hasn't given up hope on baseball in
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Russell Martin, a 35-year-old catcher, makes first career start at
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Getting to the playoffs is Russell Martin's magic: Griffin
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Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Russell Martin in trade with Toronto
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Russell Martin bids farewell to Blue Jays fans after retiring in
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Russell Martin gets start in left field
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Toronto Blue Jays' Jason Grilli smiles as catcher Russell Martin
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Russell Martin gets start in left field
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Russell Martin eager to catch R.A. Dickey knuckleball at spring
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Russell Martin's second act: catcher's career comes full circle in