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It shouldn't be a shock that the Rays have DFA'd C.J. Cron
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Mallex Smith's 2018 Breakout - DRaysBay
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2018 Topps Heritage #610 CJ Cron Tampa Bay Rays
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Handing out awards to the 2018 Tampa Bay Rays - DRaysBay
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C.J. Cron's breakout 2018 season - DRaysBay
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C.J. Cron's breakout 2018 season - DRaysBay
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Potential Rockies trade candidate C.J. Cron suffers groin strain
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Who is new Rays 1B/DH C.J. Cron? 10 things to know
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2018 Topps Heritage #610 CJ Cron Tampa Bay Rays
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Rockies C.J. Cron picks up NL Player of the Week honors
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C.J. Cron - MLB First base - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
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Tampa Bay Rays slugger C.J. Cron can't lay off the inside fastball
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Colorado Rockies first baseman CJ Cron selected to first All-Star