Many fans and commentators marveled at the way Dominican-born outfielder Nelson Cruz propelled the Texas Rangers into the World Series by hitting a record 6 home runs in 6 games during the American League Championship Series. Some people argued the Tigers pitchers should not have thrown Cruz so many fastballs. Others said they never saw such a display of power. But here’s one thing nobody said: “Nelson Cruz took a job away from an American outfielder.”

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