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The Padres have a team built to win like no other before it - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Annie Heilbrunn - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres roster review: Nelson Cruz - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres Slugger Designated for Assignment - Sports Illustrated
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Column: Padres' decision to sign Nelson Cruz likely to deliver positive Fernando Tatis Jr. results - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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RUMOR: Padres showing interest in veteran slugger Nelson Cruz
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Talkin' Baseball on X: The Padres have designated Nelson Cruz for assignment, per the @Padres / X
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San Diego Padres, Nelson Cruz reach 1-year deal, sources say - ESPN
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Lawrence Journal-World 07-24-2016 by Lawrence Journal-World - Issuu
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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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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres