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Alex Rodriguez and the 13 essential moment from his career
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A-Rod homers for 3,000th hit, Yankees beat Tigers 7-2
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Alex Rodriguez inches closer to 3,000 hits as Yankees explode in
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Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday
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Man who caught A-Rod's 3,000th softens stance on keeping it
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A-Rod joins elite club, News
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Alex Rodriguez homers to reach 3,000 hit club
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Alex Rodriguez - Wikipedia
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Rodriguez homers for 3,000th hit, Sports
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Alex Rodriguez gets 3,000th hit in latest feel-good milestone
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Justin Verlander doesn't 'want to be part of history' with A-Rod's
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