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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres Sign Nelson Cruz To One-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors
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Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo do what is needed for Padres to win third
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Nelson Cruz agrees to one-year, $1M deal with Padres
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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RUMOR: Padres showing interest in veteran slugger Nelson Cruz
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Padres teammates back him in his return - ESPN
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Padres sign 7-time All-Star slugger
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Padres News: Nelson Cruz DFA'd Among Slew of Roster Moves by
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Nelson Cruz - Bateador Designado de San Diego Padres - ESPN DEPORTES
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Nelson Cruz es colocado en asignación por San Diego Padres
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Padres' Nelson Cruz approaches Barry Bonds territory with latest
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN