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San Diego Padres rumors: Why you can scratch Salvador Perez off your trade list
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Nelson Cruz Stats, Fantasy & News
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Powerful Veteran Slugger Officially Hits the Open Market - Fastball
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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ESPN's Passan on latest Mariners trade, a Cruz reunion, more - Seattle Sports
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Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres Slugger Designated for Assignment - Sports Illustrated
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What Nelson Cruz brings to the San Diego Padres
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego 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 News, Rumors, & Updates
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Padres observations: Bottom-half woes, trade deadline signals, Jackson Wolf's debut - The Athletic
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San Diego Padres Daily Farm Report: June 13 – MadFriars
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Nelson Cruz DFA: Why was Nelson Cruz Designated For Assignment? Padres appear ready to move on from veteran slugger
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San Diego Padres DH Nelson Cruz designated for assignment - Gaslamp Ball