FantasySP / MLB / Nelson Cruz http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Nelson_Cruz FantasySP / MLB / Nelson Cruz Copyright 2009 574007 Buzz: Braves want OF, Tigers should trade OF David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution thinks the Braves will discuss trading for Rangers OF Nelson Cruz, since they are looking for a right-handed power bat with speed.The 29–year-old Cruz hit 33 home runs with 20 stolen bases in 128 games for the Rangers this season.Cruz is eligible for arbitration each of the next three [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/574007 574007 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:12:02 EDT Mets Blog http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/574007 Braves | Could target Cruz The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves could pursue Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz in a trade in the offseason. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/573849 573849 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 8:56:02 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/573849 The outfielder hasn't played since Sept. 30, ending what has been one of the most notable breakout seasons The outfielder hasn't played since Sept. 30, ending what has been one of the most notable breakout seasons of any player in the Majors. Cruz's 33 home runs and 20 steals make him one of only seven players -- and just three outfielders -- to record at least 30 homers and 20 stolen bases. He also finishes the year with a .260 batting average, 76 RBIs and 75 runs. The homer/steal combo makes him a top outfield choice in 2010 drafts. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/564992 564992 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:52:39 EDT mlb.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/564992 Cruz (ankle) was held out of the lineup again on Friday and likely won't play in either of the final Cruz (ankle) was held out of the lineup again on Friday and likely won't play in either of the final two games, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/562905 562905 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:12:14 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/562905 Cruz sat out Thursday's game due to a sprained ankle, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Cruz sat out Thursday's game due to a sprained ankle, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/560848 560848 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 9:28:16 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/560848 It's the same ankle that he injured in August, forcing him to go on the disabled list. Consider sitting It's the same ankle that he injured in August, forcing him to go on the disabled list. Consider sitting the breakout right fielder during the season's final weekend if you have a serviceable replacement. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/560754 560754 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 7:36:16 EDT mlb.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/560754 Cruz sat out again on Monday but should be back in the lineup on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cruz sat out again on Monday but should be back in the lineup on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/554879 554879 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 9:00:35 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/554879 Rangers | Cruz snaps slump The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz snapped a 4-for-30 slump with two hits, including his 33rd homer, Sunday, Sept. 27. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/553058 553058 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:36:01 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/553058 Cruz had provided minimal fantasy value over his previous 11 games, hitting just .139 (5-for-36) with Cruz had provided minimal fantasy value over his previous 11 games, hitting just .139 (5-for-36) with one extra-base hit and 12 strikeouts. Yet on Sunday, the outfielder reminded owners why he's one of the biggest breakout candidates of '09. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/552396 552396 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:12:18 EDT mlb.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/552396 Cruz goes yard in loss Nelson Cruz went 2-for-4 and smoked a two-run homer in the Rangers 7-6 loss to the Rays on Sunday.

Our View: Cruz now has 33 homers and 76 RBI in his first full season in the bigs, but he's been slowed by sporadic playing time and a prolonged slump recently. The homer and multi-hit performance were his first since September 13th. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/551845 551845 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:16:01 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/551845 Cruz did not start Saturday, the Rangers' official site reports. This was his third straight non-start. Cruz did not start Saturday, the Rangers' official site reports. This was his third straight non-start. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/549718 549718 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:20:15 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nelson_Cruz/549718