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Nelson Cruz starter for now, but Rangers consider other options
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Mariners will be without Nelson Cruz for a few days after getting
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Nelson Cruz Savors His Fresh Start With Orioles - The New York Times
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Rangers GM: 'We'd be in better shape' if Cruz was playing
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Nelson Cruz's homer gives Rangers edge over Blue Jays
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz in four-player trade
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Grand Slam by Cruz Gives Rangers 2-0 Edge Over Tigers - The New
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Orioles agree to terms with free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz on
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Nelson Cruz introduces himself to Rays with a home run
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Nelson Cruz carrying big stick for Rangers – The Denver Post
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Outfielder Nelson Cruz trying to get settled in Baltimore
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