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Martín Maldonado agrees to extension with Astros
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Houston Astros: Jose Altuve and Martn Maldonado Spring Training
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Martín Maldonado agrees to extension with Astros
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Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado's 2023 contract option kicks in
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3 pending free agents the Astros need to let walk and 1 they need
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Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado's 2023 contract option kicks in
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Astros taking advantage of Martin Maldonado's defensive prowess
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Martin Maldonado trade