Some San Diego Padres fans like myself woke up to some sad news this morning. Nick Martinez signed with the Cincinnati Reds.
Right-hander Nick Martinez and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first year, sources tell ESPN. Martinez, 33, opted out of the last two years and $16 million of his deal with San Diego to reach free agency.
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The 33-year-old made 19 starts for the Padres over the past two seasons, earning a 3.