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U.S. loses in WBC as Dominican Republic rallies
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times
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Nelson Cruz discusses being Dominican Republic GM in World Baseball Classic
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2013 TOPPS TRIBUTE NELSON CRUZ WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC AUTOGRAPH CARD #WTA-NC3
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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Future success of World Baseball Classic lies with American players
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2023 World Baseball Classic rosters
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Polanco, Cruz push Dominicans past Venezuela