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Detroit Tigers' Ivan Rodriguez takes second base as St. Louis Cardinals' short stop David Eckstein reaches out to get the throw on a pop fly to center field by Tigers' Placido Polanco
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Son of 'Pudge' flirts with no-no in front of dad
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5 reasons why Ivan Rodriguez is a first-ballot Hall of Famer - Latino Baseball
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Drillers retire Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez's jersey in ceremony before 4-3 win over Naturals
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MLB - Ivan Pudge Rodriguez turns 49 today. He was one of the best catchers we've ever seen.
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10 things to know about Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez, from his golden arm to love for Yanni
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As new MLB rules help base stealers, a prospect tries to run to the bigs - The Washington Post
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Historic figure to throw out Game 1's first pitch in World Series
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Ivan Rodriguez Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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Ivan Rodriguez Hit His Target: First-Ballot Hall of Famer - The New York Times
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Dereck Rodriguez: Son of Ivan Pudge Rodriguez gets win for Giants
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Ivan Pudge Rodriguez had a CANNON of an arm! One of the best catchers ever
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Ivan Rodriguez throws from his knees
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Ivan Pudge Rodriguez had a CANNON of an arm! One of the best catchers ever
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Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction – Sun Sentinel