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Washington Nationals' Nelson Cruz sits with lower back stiffness, could return today - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals' DH Nelson Cruz brings more to D.C. than just power - Federal Baseball
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Nelson Cruz, 11 others suspended by MLB - Los Angeles Times
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Why Nelson Cruz is not ready to retire - The Washington Post
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Nelson Cruz hits 450th homer in Nationals first win
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Nelson Cruz Nationals deal
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Nationals Beat Mets 4-2 After Cruz Hits 450th Home Run – NBC4 Washington
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Nelson Cruz gives the Nationals a lift before even taking a swing
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Nelson Cruz, 11 others suspended by MLB - Los Angeles Times
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Nelson Cruz, 11 others suspended by MLB - Los Angeles Times
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Nelson Cruz Designated For Assignment By San Diego Padres - Fastball
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Why the Nationals didn't trade Nelson Cruz and César Hernández - The Washington Post
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Nelson Cruz arrives at Nationals spring training - The Washington Post