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Twins' Nelson Cruz prepares to play outfield – Twin Cities
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New Twins DH Nelson Cruz sees time in the outfield – Twin Cities
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Cruz's $12 million option for next season exercised by Twins
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Nelson Cruz's 13th home run, 06/13/2021
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Twins trade Nelson Cruz to Rays for Minor League pitchers
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 13: Minnesota Twins designated hitter
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Twins are back at Target Field but nothing seems normal
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