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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo do what is needed for Padres to win third
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Nelson Cruz - Wikipedia
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San Diego Padres lose Nelson Cruz bidding war to familiar enemy
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres notes: Nelson Cruz juggles; Fernando Tatis Jr. builds
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Report: Padres add Nelson Cruz on 1-year, $1M deal
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San Diego Padres, DH Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year deal
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Padres' Nelson Cruz approaches Barry Bonds territory with latest
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Nelson Cruz Pictures - Baltimore Orioles - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves