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A timeline of Alex Rodriguez's career: From Mariners top pick to
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Mariners' Julio Rodriguez wins Players Choice Award as AL's top
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Is the decline of Alex Rodriguez a warning sign for David Ortiz
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Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday
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Alex Rodriguez - Wikipedia
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Alex Rodriguez to play final major league game Friday - Los
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Alex Rodriguez a sad case of baseball innocence lost - The Boston
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Alex Rodriguez saluted by Yankees, fans in final game
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Alex Rodriguez's 'awesome' rivalry with Boston coming to an end
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Alex Rodriguez to Retire and Join Yankees as an Adviser - The New
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Alex Rodriguez says he plans to retire after 2017 season
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Why Alex Rodriguez Is Leaving Baseball in Mid-August