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Oneil Cruz's 6-foot-7 defense, 03/22/2022
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How tall is Oneil Cruz? Pirates shortstop is anything but a 'short' stop, rivaling Aaron Judge's height
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Winter Leagues: Oneil Cruz Homers; Richard Rodriguez Debuts – Pittsburgh Baseball Network – Pirates
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Oneil Cruz has come out of the gates a better defensive shortstop than many expected
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Tipsheet: NL Central improves, but long-suffering Pirates suffer another blow
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Fantasy Baseball Shortstops Set To Bust In 2023
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Oneil Cruz shows off arm in debut
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz out with fractured ankle – WPXI
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Pirates A to Z: After 'tragic accident,' club counting on Oneil Cruz to make it to majors
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Pirates calling up top prospect Oneil Cruz, a 6-foot-7 shortstop
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Growing pains almost completely behind them, the Pittsburgh Pirates eye contending in 2024, World
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