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Padres designate seven-time All-Star for assignment
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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The Padres announce that they've designated 43-year-old DH Nelson Cruz for assignment. Cruz was inked to a one-year deal this past…
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San Diego Padres fans react to team DFA'ing Nelson Cruz: Sad for him but Father Time has never lost Hardly one of the worst players on this team
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Nelson Cruz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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What Nelson Cruz brings to the San Diego Padres
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San Diego Padres Are Set to Do Something Not Done in Baseball in Two Decades - Fastball
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San Diego Padres, slugger Nelson Cruz reportedly agree to 1-year deal
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Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres Slugger Designated for Assignment - Sports Illustrated