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Nelson Cruz: MLB star, Roberto Clemente award winner keeps going - Sports Illustrated
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MLB trade deadline: Rays acquire veteran slugger Nelson Cruz from Twins in four-player deal
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Rays news: Tampa Bay acquires Twins slugger Nelson Cruz
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Rays rally past Tribe after trading for slugger Nelson Cruz
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Nelson Cruz, Minnesota Twins agree to free-agent contract - Sports Illustrated
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COVID-19 puts Nelson Cruz on the injured list; Will Rays miss his “bat”?
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Rays acquire All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz from non-contending Twins
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Minnesota Twins & Pablo Lopez Finalizing 4-Year, $73.5M Deal
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Red Sox News: Rays trade for Nelson Cruz poses a major threat
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Rays' plans leading up to Trade Deadline
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Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10
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Rays rally past Tribe after trading for slugger Nelson Cruz