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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Astros' Martin Maldonado reaches vesting option threshold
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Houston Astros Catcher Martin Maldonado Adamant On Quieting Critics - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Tony Adams on X: Martín Maldonado. 42-mph curveball + 44-mph slider with overlay. #Astros #PositionPlayerPitching / X
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Maldonado gives Astros surprise offensive boost with 3 RBIs
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Maldonado gives Astros surprise offensive boost with 3 RBIs
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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Report: Houston Astros Supportive of Catcher Martín Maldonado's 2023 Contract Vesting Option - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Maldonado gives Astros surprise offensive boost with 3 RBIs
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Astros' Martin Maldonado sends a short message to Rangers fans ahead of ALCS showdown: “They asked for Houston. They got Houston”