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MLB Podcaster: The Padres signing Nelson Cruz for $1 million dollars might be the greatest deal in MLB history since the Yankees got Babe Ruth
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Machado ejected, Padres blow 4-run lead, lose 8-6 to D-backs
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San Diego Padres, DH Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year deal
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AP sources: Padres, Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year, $1M deal
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MLB Power Rankings: Padres on fire during ice-cold winter
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Pros and cons of the Blue Jays pursuing recently DFA'd slugger
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Column: Padres' decision to sign Nelson Cruz likely to deliver positive Fernando Tatis Jr. results - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Nelson Cruz, Padres finalize $1 million, 1-year contract
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Matt Carpenter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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RUMOR: Nelson Cruz reportedly drawing interest in free agency after getting DFA'd by Padres
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Gary Sanchez is resurrecting his career. Is he also resuscitating the Padres season? – NBC 7 San Diego
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Nelson Cruz - MLB Videos and Highlights
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Reports: Padres signing 42-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz
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What he brings to a clubhouse, you can't buy that': How Nelson Cruz is making the Padres better
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