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Pirates A to Z: Carlos Santana targeted to fulfill needs at 1B/DH
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Getting defensive: Pirates' Carlos Santana has been quietly
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Carlos Santana's return to Seattle with Pirates stirs good
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D-Backs beat Pirates 4-3
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Pittsburgh Pirates sign 1B Carlos Santana to 1-year, $6.7M deal - ESPN
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Pirates sign 1B/DH Carlos Santana to 1-year deal - NBC Sports
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It's vital': At age 37, 1B Carlos Santana has provided major
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Open Discussion: Week of December 10th
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MLB: Tracking Players in New Uniforms
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Rockin' the park — The Hippo — 07/20/23 by The Hippo - Issuu
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Spring Activity Guide 2023 by anaheimplays - Issuu
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2022-23 MLB offseason grades: Free agency and trade analysis - ESPN
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Pirates trade Carlos Santana for 18-year-old SS prospect
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D-Backs beat Pirates 4-3
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New first baseman Carlos Santana eager to have unique impact on