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Nick Markakis announces retirement - MLB Daily Dish
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Braves promote top prospect Cristian Pache; Nick Markakis placed
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BREAKING: Braves Outfielder Nick Markakis has chosen to opt out of
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Braves' Nick Markakis opts out of playing this season
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Nick Markakis - Wikipedia
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Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season
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Braves Analytics: Nick Markakis Just Keeps Hitting
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Nick Markakis is Back, Now What? - Diamond Digest
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Nick Markakis - Atlanta Braves Left Fielder - ESPN
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Nick Markakis Retires Without Ever Reaching The World Series
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Nick Markakis news: Outfielder returning to Braves after opting
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Nick Markakis says 'eye opening' conversation with Freddie Freeman