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Oneil Cruz - Pirates Prospects
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After playing waiting game, Pirates No. 1 prospect Oneil Cruz arrives with plans to stay
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On First Opening Day, Oneil Cruz Shows Why Pittsburgh Pirates Consider Him Franchise Player
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history
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Pirates: Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
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After playing waiting game, Pirates No. 1 prospect Oneil Cruz arrives with plans to stay
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MLB Has a Real-Life Create-a-Player in Pirates' Rookie Oneil Cruz, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Oneil Cruz shines in season debut as Pirates blow out Cubs
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Oneil Cruz hardest hit ball tracked by Statcast by highest exit velocity