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American League Central favorite in 2020
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Prospects Traded at the Deadline
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Luke Voit emerging as leader in Nationals clubhouse
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Nationals, DH Nelson Cruz agree to deal
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10 All-Stars Traded in MLB's Wildest Trade Deadline Ever - The New York Times
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Lessons from 2021 Atlanta Braves championship run - Athletics Nation
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The real reasons the Rays acquired Nelson Cruz
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire Nelson Cruz from Minnesota Twins - Athletics Nation
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Ranking the Current Rosters of All 30 MLB Teams on Trade Success, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Orioles likely to trade Manny Machado shortly after All-Star Game; top Dodgers prospect targeted – Hartford Courant
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LEADING OFF: Cruz traded to Rays, White Sox vs Brewers
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