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Padres News: Melvin Says Nelson Cruz's Personality 'Demands a Lot of Respect' - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres News: San Diego Activates DH Nelson Cruz From Injured List - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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San Diego Padres Go on Cruz Control, Agree With Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz – NBC 7 San Diego
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Report: Blue Jays showing interest in 43-year-old Nelson Cruz
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Nelson Cruz, Padres Reportedly Agree to 1-Year Contract in MLB Free Agency, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by San Diego Padres
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Diamondbacks 8-6 Padres (Apr 4, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz expected to return Tuesday for the Padres - Gaslamp Ball
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Report: Padres add Nelson Cruz on 1-year, $1M deal