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Pudge Rodriguez on the state of catching in MLB: 'I would like to see more catchers play more games
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Pudge Factor - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Ivan Pudge Rodriguez is a Catching Legend, But Where is He Now? - FanBuzz
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Pudge Rodriguez plans to keep playing
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Rangers retire Ivan Rodriguez's No. 7 following Hall of Fame induction
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Pudge Rodriguez looking for new team; says 'only God knows' test results - ESPN
Pudge's play at the plate, 10/04/2003
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Iván Rodríguez - Wikiwand
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Iván Rodríguez - Wikipedia
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Pudge Rodriguez dominated at plate, as catcher