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Jun 17, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) points to the dugout after a double in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) points to the dugout after a double in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 27, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) prepares to bat against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 27, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) prepares to bat against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Has there been a more underrated free agent in baseball over the last couple of years than Nelson Cruz? The veteran outfielder has some people shaking their heads, and several organizations kicking themselves for passing on him.

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    • Many were excited about the addition of Robinson Cano two years ago, but the Seattle Mariners have seen more success from the newest addition to the team. Cruz has been phenomenal this season, hitting .304 with 21 home runs and 50 RBI.

    After the whole PED suspension three years ago, not many teams would take a chance on Cruz. Boy, were they ever wrong.

    Since that suspension, Cruz has played for two different teams. Last year he batted .271 with 40 homers and 108 RBI for the Orioles, but this season he is on pace to break those career-highs.

    Cruz keeps proving doubters wrong with each crack of the bat.

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