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Why the Pirates will win the pennant - Bucs Dugout
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Blue Jays' new catcher Russell Martin praised by Pirates coach Nick Leyva
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Russell Martin, Pirates agree to terms on $17 million deal - Bucs Dugout
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Pirates shore up needs at catcher by signing Russell Martin: source
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CIN@PIT: Martin blasts homer after fans rattle Cueto
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Pirates' payroll increasing, but not quickly enough - Bucs Dugout
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Blue Jays' Martin feeling refreshed after physically taxing 2016
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Pirates could be bracing to lose Russell Martin to free agency - Bucs Dugout
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Pirates' Russell Martin challenges Brewers catcher to charity fight
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Russell Martin still savours wild 2015 Blue Jays season
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Bob Nutting: Pirates to make run at Russell Martin - Bucs Dugout