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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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Tampa Bay Rays: In With the Old, Out With the Old - Off The Bench
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Padres notes: Nelson Cruz returns to DH rotation; Seth Lugo looming - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Report: Blue Jays eyeing Nelson Cruz
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Bob's Briefing: Discussing More Time for Campusano, Cruz Facing a Right-Hander, Improving Against Baserunners and the Offense With the Pending Return of Tatis, by FriarWire
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Nelson Cruz fits Padres' plans for 2023
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Padres News: Nelson Cruz DFA'd Among Slew of Roster Moves by Friars - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Nelson Cruz hits grand slam against Tigers
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Nelson Cruz second-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves - NBC Sports
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Nelson Cruz fits Padres' plans for 2023
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Padres' 'Big 4' fuel a win amid what feels like the start of some momentum - The Athletic