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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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San Diego Padres lose Nelson Cruz bidding war to familiar enemy, the Washington Nationals
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres
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Padres notes: Nelson Cruz gets start against righty; catcher TBD; Matt Williams returns - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Reports: Padres, Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year, $1M deal - NBC Sports
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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What Nelson Cruz brings to the San Diego Padres
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Nelson Cruz - Bateador Designado de San Diego Padres - ESPN DEPORTES
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Report: Padres signing Nelson Cruz - Gaslamp Ball
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Nelson Cruz second-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves - NBC Sports
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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Nelson Cruz - Bateador Designado de San Diego Padres - ESPN DEPORTES
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Nelson Cruz - Bateador Designado de San Diego Padres - ESPN DEPORTES