Nelson Cruz, OF - Texas Rangers (#17)

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Birthdate: 7/1/80
Signed: Amateur Free Agent (Dominican Republic) - February 1999 (NYM)
Acquired: Trade (MIL) - July 2006
2013 Salary: $10,500,000
Service Time: 5.082 (pre-2012)
Contract: 2 yr, $16M (2012-13)
Major League Debut: 9/17/2005
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-2
Weight: 240

Latest Player Updates
02/09/12 - agreed to two-year deal, avoiding arbitration
09/13/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
08/30/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to August 29th (strained hamstring)
05/23/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/07/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 4th (strained quad)
01/18/11 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
08/30/10 - activated from DL
08/16/10 - placed on DL (hamstring inflammation)
06/22/10 - activated from DL
05/30/10 - placed on DL (strained hamstring)
05/14/10 - activated from DL
04/27/10 - placed on DL (strained hamstring)

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2006 Baseball America #6-MIL  

MLB Awards and Honors
2009 AL All-Star