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Tigers trade J.D. Martinez to Diamondbacks

Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez, left, walk to the field with bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer at spring training on Feb. 18, 2017.
Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez, left, walk to the field with bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer at spring training on Feb. 18, 2017.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez fist-bumps Miguel Cabrera, left, during batting practice next to manager Brad Ausmus, right, during spring training on Feb. 19, 2017.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez fist-bumps Miguel Cabrera, left, during batting practice next to manager Brad Ausmus, right, during spring training on Feb. 19, 2017.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez, left, smiles while talking with former Tiger and Venezuelan manager for the World Baseball Classic Carlos Guillen during batting practice at spring training on Feb. 19, 2017.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, left, smiles while talking with former Tiger and Venezuelan manager for the World Baseball Classic Carlos Guillen during batting practice at spring training on Feb. 19, 2017.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez, left, and Miguel Cabrera talk during stretching at spring training on Feb. 20, 2017.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, left, and Miguel Cabrera talk during stretching at spring training on Feb. 20, 2017.
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Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez makes a throw in from right field during drills at the practice fields in Lakeland, Fla., on Feb. 21, 2017.
Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez makes a throw in from right field during drills at the practice fields in Lakeland, Fla., on Feb. 21, 2017.
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J.D. Martinez takes batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 16, 2017.
J.D. Martinez takes batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 16, 2017.
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J.D. Martinez looks at the batting helmet shelves before batting practice on May 16, 2017.
J.D. Martinez looks at the batting helmet shelves before batting practice on May 16, 2017.
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Tigers' Justin Upton, left, celebrates with J.D. Martinez after Martinez's grand slam in the seventh inning to give the Tigers a 8-7 lead against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 16, 2017.
Tigers' Justin Upton, left, celebrates with J.D. Martinez after Martinez's grand slam in the seventh inning to give the Tigers a 8-7 lead against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 16, 2017.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez is congratulated by Justin Upton after Martinez's solo home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 20, 2017.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez is congratulated by Justin Upton after Martinez's solo home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 20, 2017.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez points skyward after his solo home run in the first inning to make it 3-0 Tigers against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 20, 2017.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez points skyward after his solo home run in the first inning to make it 3-0 Tigers against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 20, 2017.
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The Tigers' J.D. Martinez with first base coach Omar Vizquel, left, after Martinez draws a walk in the third inning against theTexas Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 20, 2017.
The Tigers' J.D. Martinez with first base coach Omar Vizquel, left, after Martinez draws a walk in the third inning against theTexas Rangers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 20, 2017.
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The Tigers' J.D. Martinez doubles in the seventh inning vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 8, 2017.
The Tigers' J.D. Martinez doubles in the seventh inning vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 8, 2017.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez writes in his notebook in the seventh inning vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 7, 2017.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez writes in his notebook in the seventh inning vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 7, 2017.
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The Tigers' J.D. Martinez hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 13, 2017.
The Tigers' J.D. Martinez hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 13, 2017.
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J.D. Martinez rests in the dugout vs. the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 27, 2017.
J.D. Martinez rests in the dugout vs. the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 27, 2017.
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Tigers outfielders Justin Upton, left, J.D. Martinez and Mikie Mahtook, rear, hug after a win over the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 27, 2017.
Tigers outfielders Justin Upton, left, J.D. Martinez and Mikie Mahtook, rear, hug after a win over the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 27, 2017.
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