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Twins got a lot of value in two pitchers received for Nelson Cruz
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Twins sign Nelson Cruz to one-year, $13 million deal, per report
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Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from Twins - NBC Sports
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Bowden: Grading the Nelson Cruz trade for the Rays and Twins - The
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Nelson Cruz agrees to one-year, $1M deal with Padres
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Nelson Cruz Traded from Twins to Rays in 4-Player Deal
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Twins trade slugger Nelson Cruz to Rays for pitching prospects
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Nelson Cruz agrees to one-year deal with Twins
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MLB rumors: Twins remain in talks with Nelson Cruz; White Sox
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Nelson Cruz is absolutely worth drafting on your fantasy team