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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Stands Out While Standing Tall – OutKick
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Pirates calling up top prospect Oneil Cruz, a 6-foot-7 shortstop
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Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly
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Is the outfield the right fit for Oneil Cruz? Pirates will restart experiment soon
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Aaron Judge and Oneil Cruz compared on MLB Twitter as to who is BIG - “Both will be yankees” “Judge would still snap him in half”
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6'7 Shortstop Oneil Cruz Is Both An Alien And An Electric Factory
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The O'Neill - Cruz Connection - BallNine
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Oneil Cruz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Absence of Oneil Cruz felt as Pirates lack offense, clear solution at shortstop
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Pirates don't expect Oneil Cruz's injury will force him to move off shortstop in long term - The Athletic