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Aledmys Diaz, childhood friend of Jose Fernandez, hits first career grand slam after attending memorial for late Marlins ace – New York Daily News
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Diaz will honor Fernandez by playing
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Must C: Diaz honors Fernandez, 09/27/2016
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Aledmys Diaz hit his first grand slam after returning from visiting Jose Fernandez's family
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Baseball fans shocked at death of José Fernández - Campus Chronicle
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Diaz, with heavy heart, powers Cards past Reds 12-5
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Aledmys Diaz, childhood friend of Jose Fernandez, hits grand slam after tribute
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What are the most memorable moments from the 2016 Cardinals? - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos
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Aledmys Diaz honors Jose Fernandez with slam
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Fernandez learned baseball alongside Cardinals rookie Diaz, in Cuba