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How a failed college baseball player turned the MLB into a hit machine
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2015 MLB Predictions: Our Playoff and Award Picks, Surprise and
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Detroit Tigers: J.D. Martinez makes up for lost time
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New York Mets: How they started winning again despite decades of
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Tigers notes: Homer-happy J.D. Martinez in rare company
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What Would Have Happened If the Tigers Kept J.D. Martinez?
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J.D. Martinez hits two home runs in Dodgers' win over Tigers - Los
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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts & J.D. Martinez Reached Out To Eduardo
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J.D. Martinez, Tigers Agree to New Contract: Latest Details
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Detroit Tigers JD Martinez Game Issued/Model Louisville Slugger
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D-backs acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers
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J.D. Martinez hits two home runs in Dodgers' win over Tigers - Los
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J.D. Martinez home run sends Tigers to eighth straight win 2-1