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Sorry, But Nelson Cruz Just Isn't the Answer For the Mariners
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Padres sign 7-time All-Star slugger
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Padres hope Tatis brings energy, maturity when PED ban ends
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Nelson Cruz (6 RBIs) leads Padres to rout of Braves
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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 designated for assignment by Padres
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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Report: Blue Jays eyeing Nelson Cruz
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Nelson Cruz, Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Padres Sign Nelson Cruz To One-Year Contract, by FriarWire
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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Mets Showing Interest in Nelson Cruz - Metsmerized Online
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Commends Nelson Cruz's Versatility In Spring Training - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres designate veteran slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres