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Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts leads off, Nelson Cruz gets first start - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres Trade Deadline Proposals – NBC 7 San Diego
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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 sign Nelson Cruz - Gaslamp Ball
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MLB rumors: How should A.J. Preller fix the San Diego Padres?
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Soto progresses in Padres camp with optimism for WBC trip
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Nelson Cruz - Wikipedia
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MLB Rumors: Nelson Cruz looming destination, Orioles, Padres
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres
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Padres Sign Nelson Cruz To One-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors
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Nelson Cruz Free Agent Destinations: Top 3 landing spots for veteran star DFA'd by Padres
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San Diego Padres, Nelson Cruz reach 1-year deal, sources say - ESPN