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Kovacevic: The Pirates do a lot of dumb things, but demoting Oneil Cruz wasn't one of them
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz has timeline for return after undergoing ankle surgery following nasty collision
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Pirates Promote Oneil Cruz - MLB Trade Rumors
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3 bold Pirates predictions for 2023 MLB season as Spring Training begins
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Move To Leadoff Spot Paying Off For Oneil Cruz
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Pirates' Opening Day roster rundown, plus 5 bold predictions for the 2023 season - The Athletic
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Detailing the Pirates Roster with an Eye Toward 2024 – Inside The Bucs Basement
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Analysis: Pirates' decision to keep Oneil Cruz in minors frustrating for fans, difficult to untangle
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