Nelson Cruz (#17 - OF)

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Full Name: Nelson Ramon Cruz
Born: July 1, 1980 in Montecristi, Dominican Republic
Height: 6'3" Weight: 225
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Unknown
Resides: Montecristy, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: Sep 17, 2005
Contract Status: Signed through 2008

Team History

1998-2000: New York Mets (as an amateur free agent on Feb 17, 1998)
2000-2004: Oakland Athletics (via trade for Jorge Velandia on Aug 30, 2000)
2005-2006: Milwaukee Brewers (via trade with Justin Lehr for Keith Ginter on Dec 16, 2004)
2007: Texas Rangers (via trade with Carlos Lee for Laynce Nix, Kevin Mench, Francisco Cordero, & Julian Cordero on Jul 28, 2006 - DFA Mar 30, 2008)

Salary History

2008: $398,150
2007: $382,000
2006: Unknown, presumed minimum
2005: Unknown, presumed minimum

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