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Despite taking series off Astros, Mariners still struggling with
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Martín Maldonado asked to switch bats for player safety
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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Catcher Martin Maldonado Of The Houston Astros Had To Use A
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Astros catcher Martin Maldonado got sweet gift from Albert Pujols
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Martin Maldonado - Houston Astros Catcher - ESPN
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ESPN: What the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros need to do
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MLB blocks Astros' Martin Maldonado from using bats from Albert Pujols
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When Houston Astros star Martin Maldonado couldn't resist trolling
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Why the Houston Astros need to MOVE ON from Martín Maldonado
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Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado to Be First Mic'd Up Catcher on
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Houston's pitchers rave about Maldonado after the veteran catches