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Padres make surprising Nelson Cruz decision
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Powerful Veteran Slugger Officially Hits the Open Market - Fastball
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Padres Add a Veteran Slugger in Nelson Cruz
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Padres Add a Veteran Slugger in Nelson Cruz
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres Slugger Designated for Assignment - Sports Illustrated
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Powerful Veteran Slugger Officially Hits the Open Market - Fastball
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Discusses Tough Decision to DFA Veteran Nelson Cruz - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres add seven-time All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz
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San Diego Padres, Nelson Cruz reach 1-year deal, sources say - ESPN
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San Diego Padres, DH Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year deal