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Half-full, half-empty: Nelson Cruz - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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San Diego Padres hope Soto cleared for World Baseball Classic - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz second-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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Eyeing a Ring, Nelson Cruz Joins Loaded Padres Lineup
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Padres teammates back him in his return - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz agrees to one-year, $1M deal with Padres
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Discusses Tough Decision to DFA Veteran
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Report: Blue Jays showing interest in 43-year-old Nelson Cruz
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