Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal

9 February 2012, 3:46 pm

Nelson Cruz seems to be a perfect fit for the Texas Rangers with his potent bat and big personality. With hopes of staying together even longer, AL championship series MVP Cruz and two-time defending AL champion Texas avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract. "Nelson is a cornerstone of our team for what really marks the whole turnaround of the franchise.Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

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