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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heard This: According to MyKBO sources, Hanwha has agreed to terms with infielder Jake Fox.</p>— Dan (@MyKBO) <a href="

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Happy birthday, Denny Martinez.

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Denny and Tippy. l:cool:l(1976-1986)

Married at 17 years-old in 1973 (still wed to the same woman.) In fact, Martinez credits his wife with helping him deal with and overcoming his alcoholism.

Given the nickname "El Presidente" by teammate Ken Singleton in 1979.

The first Nicaraguan ever to play in the major leagues.

Played against Roberto Clemente (manager) in the Amateur World Series when Martinez pitched for Nicaragua, and Clemente managed the Puerto Rican team.

Became the oldest player ever (35) to make his debut with a major league All-Star team in 1990.

In 1991, he became the first Latin American-born pitcher ever to pitch a perfect game.

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