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Martinez, Padres finalize deal that could be worth $25.5M
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Pitching depth will make or break title hopes for Padres
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Nick Martinez's eight strikeouts, 09/29/2023
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Source - Padres bring back RHP Nick Martinez on 3-year deal - ESPN
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What a Nick Martinez deal could look like for the Padres
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Soto's hot start for Padres reminder of how good he can be
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From the start, Padres look like a different team - The Coast News
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Nick Martinez opting out could mess up Padres' pitching staff
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Nick Martinez to start 2023 season in Padres' rotation
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Nick Martinez saving our Sunday with - San Diego Padres
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Nick Martinez to start 2023 season in Padres' rotation