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Nick Markakis apologizes for his comments regarding contract talks
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Braves' Nick Markakis opted out of season after Freddie Freeman chat
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Braves are unrecognizable from last year's team, and more
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Nick Markakis agrees to four-year deal with Braves – Sun Sentinel
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Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season
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MLB players who are opting out of the 2020 season - ESPN
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Nick Markakis joins Félix Hernández as Braves to opt out of 2020
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Nick Markakis' walk-off home run in ninth gives Braves win over
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Marlins' Isan Diaz cleared to return for 2020 MLB season after
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Braves' Nick Markakis rejoining the team after initial opt-out