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Former Oriole Nick Markakis stays with Braves for $6 million deal
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Braves: The legacy, possible future of Nick Markakis
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Braves' Nick Markakis rejoining the team after initial opt-out decision
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Nick Markakis agrees to four-year deal with Braves – Sun Sentinel
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Braves' Brian Snitker: Old-school, no analytics and winning
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Nick Markakis rejoins Atlanta Braves after initially opting out of
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Nick Markakis makes his not-so-much-anticipated return to the
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Atlanta Braves: 3 players with opportunities after Nick Markakis
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Nick Markakis agrees to four-year deal with Braves – Sun Sentinel
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Nick Markakis leads Braves' series win to end trip
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Nick Markakis agrees to four-year deal with Braves – Sun Sentinel
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Braves' Nick Markakis opted out of season after Freddie Freeman chat