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Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz breaks ankle on slide into
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Oneil Cruz talks injury, recovery and how his desire to return to
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history
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Cruz's injury dampens Pittsburgh's 1-0 win over White Sox
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How to appreciate Oneil Cruz, the most fun and unique player in
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Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph
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