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Tampa Bay Rays didn't need Nelson Cruz
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Michael Pineda leaves with injury as Nelson Cruz, Rays beat Twins
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Rays' Nelson Cruz Placed on COVID-19 IL; Chris Mazza Recalled from
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Twins trade Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay - Bring Me The News
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Wacha pitches six effective innings, Rays beat Twins
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire Nelson Cruz from Minnesota Twins
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Nationals, DH Nelson Cruz agree to deal
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Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10
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Rays acquire Nelson Cruz in trade with Twins
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Díaz, Rays tie team record with 6 HRs, romp past Twins 11-4 - The
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Twins swap Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay Rays for two minor leaguers
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Gordon has RBI single in 9th, Twins beat Rays 6-5
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Rays acquire Nelson Cruz in trade with Twins
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Nelson Cruz, once a possibility for the Rays, chooses the Twins