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Padres News: Friars Officially Release Veteran All-Star - Sports
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Notebook: Mariners, Nelson Cruz reportedly close on four-year deal
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Padres' ageless slugger Nelson Cruz, at 42 years old, joins elite
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Twins Rumors: Should Minnesota bring back Nelson Cruz?
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Powerful Veteran Slugger Officially Hits the Open Market - Fastball
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RUMOR: Padres showing interest in veteran slugger Nelson Cruz
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Talking Friars Ep. 318: Padres Add Nelson Cruz! Is a Trade in the
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San Diego Padres reportedly interested in Nelson Cruz
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Padres designate slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment - ESPN