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Report: Blue Jays showing interest in 43-year-old Nelson Cruz
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Nelson Cruz homers in El Paso debut; Chihuahuas fall to OKC Dodgers, 8-6 - KVIA
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RUMOR: Nelson Cruz reportedly drawing interest in free agency after getting DFA'd by Padres
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres showing interest in Nelson Cruz
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Padres' ageless slugger Nelson Cruz, at 42 years old, joins elite company in romp over Braves
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Nelson Cruz contract: Twins sign DH to one-year, $13 million deal - Sports Illustrated
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres
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San Diego Padres Go on Cruz Control, Agree With Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz – NBC 7 San Diego
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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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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Padres make surprising Nelson Cruz decision
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This is a 2023 photo of Nelson Cruz of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the San Diego Padres active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, when this
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Padres Sign Nelson Cruz To One-Year Contract, by FriarWire