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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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AP sources: Padres, Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year, $1M deal
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Nelson Cruz - Bateador Designado de San Diego Padres - ESPN (MX)
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Nelson Cruz lands deal with NL contender
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Discusses Tough Decision to DFA Veteran
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What Nelson Cruz brings to the San Diego Padres
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San Diego Padres, slugger Nelson Cruz reportedly agree to 1-year deal
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Padres News: San Diego Activates DH Nelson Cruz From Injured List
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Padres announce big news on 7-time All-Star
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Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo do what is needed for Padres to win third