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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Is Nelson Cruz playing tonight? Latest injury update for San Diego
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Padres pregame: Gary Sanchez at DH over slumping Nelson Cruz - The
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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RUMOR: Nelson Cruz reportedly drawing interest in free agency
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Report: Blue Jays showing interest in 43-year-old Nelson Cruz
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Padres' Nelson Cruz approaches Barry Bonds territory with latest
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RUMOR: Padres showing interest in veteran slugger Nelson Cruz
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Padres make surprising Nelson Cruz decision
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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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Nelson Cruz Designated for Assignment by Padres; Batting .245 in