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Chicago Cubs' Contreras on injured list, Montgomery traded
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Royals trade Maldonado to Cubs for lefty Montgomery Kansas City
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Royals trade Martín Maldonado to the Cubs for Mike Montgomery
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With Salvador Perez out for the season, Royals reportedly sign
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Martin Maldonado takes over Royals catching duties for 2019
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Martin Maldonado to the Houston Astros: 2 years, $7M - Lone Star Ball
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Angels Notes: Will Martin Maldonado unseat Salvador Perez for Gold
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Martín Maldonado - Wikipedia
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Royals trade Martin Maldonado for Mike Montgomery
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Kansas City Royals: Martin Maldonado signed to contract
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Astros' Maldonado allegedly used illegal bat in Game 1 of World
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File:Martin Maldonado, Houston Astros 4, Kansas City Royals 1
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Kansas City Royals' Martin Maldonado (16) smiles as he jogs back
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Maldonado, Royals finalize $2.5M, 1-year contract