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The Cycle, Issue 6: The Platonic Ideal of a Baseball Uniform
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Braves viewed as strong candidates for Nelson Cruz if DH returns to the NL
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MLBits: Cruz to the Padres, Fujinami to the A's, Correa's Re-Intro, Blow For Oakland, Tigers Ballpark Change, More - Bleacher Nation
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Potential Landing Spots for Nelson Cruz - Last Word On Baseball
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A look at the players disciplined by MLB on Monday – The Mercury
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J.D. Martinez homers early as Dodgers outlast Padres – Orange County Register
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RUMOR: Blue Jays showing 'interest' in 7-time All-Star Nelson Cruz
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Athletics 2014 season review: Derek Norris emerges as All-Star - Athletics Nation
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Manny Machado ejected after striking out on pitch clock violation
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When Nelson Cruz missed the first-base bag, he started a chain reaction of fun
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Padres make surprising Nelson Cruz decision
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San Diego Padres: Was Nelson Cruz the right DFA decision to make?