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Minnesota Twins send Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay Rays in four-player swap - Twinkie Town
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AP source: Nelson Cruz, Nationals in agreement on one-year contract
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15 Players Most Likely to Be First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2023, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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The Best Fits For Nelson Cruz - MLB Trade Rumors
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Nationals, DH Nelson Cruz agree to deal
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Nelson Cruz makes first start at first base
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire Nelson Cruz from Minnesota Twins - Athletics Nation
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Nelson Cruz traded to Tampa Bay Rays from Minnesota Twins
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Nelson Cruz makes first start at first base
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Rays post-deadline thoughts: Did Nelson Cruz trade get forgotten already?
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Nelson Cruz arrives at Nationals spring training - The Washington Post
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Rays have a clear No. 1 goal, and good reasons for it