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Breaking down Alex Rodriguez's 600th career home run
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Rodriguez can expect season under scrutiny
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A-Rod only too happy to let stats do talking – The Denver Post
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Rodriguez opts out of $252 million, 10-year contract with Yanks - ESPN
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Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to play final major league game Friday – Orange County Register
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A-Rod cost Yankees $317 million for 1 World Series title
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Alex Rodriguez Concedes Seeking A Mets Deal To Take On Jeter
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