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Nick Martinez, Padres finalize $26 million, 3-year contract
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Nick Martinez returns to Padres on 3-year, $26 million deal
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FILE - United States' Nick Martinez pitches during the first inning of the gold medal baseball game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Martinez
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Pitcher Nick Martinez returns to Padres on 3-year, $26 million deal
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Nick Martinez contract details with Padres revealed after late-night signing
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Breaking: Manny Machado signing 11-year extension with the Padres! - Gaslamp Ball
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Padres add free agent Michael Wacha to starting rotation
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Estimating budgets: NL Central/West - Viva El Birdos
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Padres notes: Padres' Nick Martinez bets on himself again; Stammen wants to keep pitching; playoff shares - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Seth Lugo, Padres agree to deal
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Nick Martinez Returns to Padres on 3-Year, $26 Million Deal – NBC 7 San Diego