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Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures left ankle, out indefinitely
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Curse Waiting For Next Year
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history
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Oneil Cruz injury: Pirates shortstop fractures left ankle on slide
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