Victor Martinez and King Guillermo

Victor Martinez is making a second career for himself as the owner of racing thoroughbreds. King Guillermo, one of his horses, is an early favorite in the Kentucky Derby.

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Cleveland Indians Delino DeShields on police, racism and hope: The week in baseball - cleveland.com - Indians outfielder Delino DeShields in 2012 had encounters with the police departments in Kissimmee, Fla. and Atlanta that sadly made the difference between African Americans and white cops crystal clear.

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Akron’s Canal Park burglary just a minor setback compared to bigger challenges for Ken Babby - cleveland.com - Major League Baseball owners and players continue haggling over terms to return to the field. Even if they do eventually play, it’s not automatic the minors will return to action. MLB can play without fans and still bring in national and local television money.

I’m One Of The Luckiest People In The World - Past The Wire
Victor Martinez and his life as a thoroughbred racehorse owner.

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