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It's vital': At age 37, 1B Carlos Santana has provided major defensive upgrade for Pirates
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new Pittsburgh Pirates 1B/DH Carlos Santana (1 yr/$6.75M) at bat
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It's vital': At age 37, 1B Carlos Santana has provided major
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It's vital': At age 37, 1B Carlos Santana has provided major
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Getting defensive: Pirates' Carlos Santana has been quietly
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Pittsburgh Pirates send 1B Carlos Santana to the Brewers
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Brewers Trade for Carlos Santana; Pirates Receive SS Prospect
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Carlos Santana inks 1-year, $6.7 million deal with Pittsburgh
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Pirates sign 1B/DH Carlos Santana to 1-year deal - NBC Sports
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Pittsburgh Pirates send 1B Carlos Santana to the Brewers
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Carlos Santana trade: Carlos Santana Trade: Pirates send veteran
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AP Source: Pirates trade 1B Carlos Santana to Brewers for prospect