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Chipper Jones, Jim Thome lead 2018 MLB Hall of Fame ballot
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Mariano Rivera's unanimous election leads Hall of Fame storylines - Sports Illustrated
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Edgar Martinez, legendary Mariners DH, overcomes odds to make Baseball Hall of Fame in final attempt
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BBWAA Hall of Fame voting results explained
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Hall of Fame results 2018: Edgar Martinez falls 20 votes shy
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Edgar Martinez absolutely dominated the pitchers in his Hall of Fame class
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Former Marlins OF Juan Pierre among newcomers to Hall of Fame ballot
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Mariners legend Edgar Martinez falls just short of making Hall of Fame
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Baseball Hall of Fame: 2019 is Edgar Martinez's year
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Picking the 2018 Hall of Fame ballot - Sports Illustrated