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Analysis: Pirates pass on star power to prioritize development of 'unicorn' prospect Oneil Cruz
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Analysis: Pirates pass on star power to prioritize development of 'unicorn' prospect Oneil Cruz
What to expect from Oneil Cruz in the Majors
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How Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski and 2 more Pirates youngsters must improve in 2023 - The Athletic
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How Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski and 2 more Pirates youngsters must improve in 2023 - The Athletic
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Analysis: Athleticism, the middle infield and other possibilities for the Pirates in 2023
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He's a unicorn:' Oneil Cruz's Pirates debut lives up to the exictement
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Baseball America lists Oneil Cruz as Pirates' top prospect in latest ranking - Bucs Dugout
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How Oneil Cruz, Jack Suwinski and 2 more Pirates youngsters must improve in 2023 - The Athletic
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option
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He's a unicorn': Oneil Cruz makes a statement (at 118 mph) in Pirates debut - The Athletic
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Analysis: Athleticism, the middle infield and other possibilities for the Pirates in 2023