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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out after 'eye-opening' Freddie Freeman
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Atlanta Braves: The legacy of Nick Markakis and defining statistics
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Nick Markakis Opts Back Into MLB Season, 'Felt Like I Needed To
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Atlanta Braves' young star has even bigger role in shortened 2020
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out after 'eye-opening' talk with
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Nick Markakis - Wikipedia
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Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles
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Nick Markakis opts out of 2020 season - Lone Star Ball
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Markakis was the professional the Braves could count on
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Braves' Acuña has even bigger role in shortened 2020 season
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Braves' Nick Markakis rejoining the team after initial opt-out
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Atlanta Braves OF Markakis won't play in 2020 due to Covid-19
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Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season
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Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season