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Braves OF Nick Markakis reverses decision to opt out
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Nick Markakis changes mind, opts to play for Braves - ESPN
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Nick Markakis rejoins Atlanta Braves after initially opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Nick Markakis rejoins Atlanta Braves after initially opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Nick Markakis Retires Without Ever Reaching The World Series
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Braves re-sign Nick Markakis
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Braves re-sign Nick Markakis
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Nick Markakis - Wikipedia
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Nick Markakis Retires Without Ever Reaching The World Series
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Nick Markakis returns to Braves in dramatic fashion weeks after choosing to opt out of 2020 season
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Nick Markakis retires from baseball after 15 seasons - Sports Illustrated
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Less than 50-50 chance that Nick Markakis returns to Orioles, sources say – Orlando Sentinel
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