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Ivan Rodriguez, avoiding salary arbitration, agrees to a contract worth $6.65 million to catch for the Rangers. 'Pudge' set the record for most doubles by a catcher with 44 last season, and
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How Pudge Rodriguez brought the Detroit Tigers back from the dead
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MVP gives Pudge a spot among catching elite
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Houston Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez sets the record for the most games caught surpassing Carlton Fiske during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. (AP
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Detroit Tigers - Congratulations to Ivan Pudge Rodriguez on his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum today!
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Top Tigers Countdown #46: Ivan Rodriguez - Bless You Boys
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Ivan Rodriguez's Top 10 moments
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Pudge Rodriguez's championship season with Marlins helped ensure Hall of Fame induction – Sun Sentinel
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MLB Power Rankings: The Top 10 Most Notorious Steroid-Era Cheaters, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Hall of Fame profile: From debut to retirement, 'Pudge' top catcher in era
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Ivan Rodriguez's Top 10 moments
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Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez talks about having a front row seat to that Nolan Ryan and Robin Ventura bout
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Ivan Pudge Rodriguez, Booking Agent, Talent Roster
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Ivan Rodriguez To Retire - MLB Trade Rumors