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MIN 4, KCR 1: Nelson Cruz Continues to Defy Logic - Twins - Twins
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Nelson Cruz has 7 RBIs, 2 home runs
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Nelson Cruz is one of the best older hitters in modern baseball
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Nelson Cruz is one of the best older hitters in modern baseball
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Rays trade for ageless Twins slugger Nelson Cruz
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For MLB veterans, there's much to lose if the season is canceled
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MLB trade deadline: Grading the Nelson Cruz acquisition - Sports
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Nelson Cruz lands with the Minnesota Twins - Beyond the Box Score
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Minnesota Twins Top 40 Prospects
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Nelson Cruz has 7 RBIs, 2 home runs
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Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from Twins
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Nelson Cruz doesn't have a lot of options in free agency - Beyond
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2022 Free Agent Profile: Nelson Cruz
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Twins: Ageless wonder Nelson Cruz nearly hit 2 grand slams in same