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Nelson Cruz DFA: Why was Nelson Cruz Designated For Assignment? Padres appear ready to move on from veteran slugger
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Padres Editorial: 10 Reasons Why Wil Myers is an All-Star
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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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Padres Daily: Can't get it together, albeit against MLB's top teams; lacking at top; little support for Snell - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The Padres have a team built to win like no other before it - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres roster review: Nelson Cruz - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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San Diego Padres, slugger Nelson Cruz reportedly agree to 1-year deal
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San Diego Padres' 2023 Projected Starting Lineup After Signing Nelson Cruz - Fastball
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San Diego Padres reportedly interested in Nelson Cruz
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RUMOR: Padres showing interest in veteran slugger Nelson Cruz
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Padres showing interest in Nelson Cruz
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Padres Editorial: 10 Reasons Why Wil Myers is an All-Star
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San Diego Padres fans react to team DFA'ing Nelson Cruz: Sad for him but Father Time has never lost Hardly one of the worst players on this team