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The 24 hours that defined Ivan Rodriguez's Hall of Fame career - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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2003 Upper Deck Sweet Spot #49 Ivan Rodriguez Marlins
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Ivan Rodriguez expected to announce retirement: source
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The Greatest 21 Days: Ivan Rodriguez expressed confidence before ML debut; Eventually saw 21 seasons, became among game's all-time best
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From 1998-2007, Andruw Jones saved 265.9 more runs than an average defender would have. That's more than 113 runs saved than the next best defender (Ivan Rodriguez) and 167 more than the
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Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens should be in Hall of Fame: Ivan Rodriguez
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Houston Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez (L) reacts after striking out against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on July 26, 2009. The Mets
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Ivan Rodriguez Hit His Target: First-Ballot Hall of Famer - The New York Times
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From 1998-2007, Andruw Jones saved 265.9 more runs than an average defender would have. That's more than 113 runs saved than the next best defender (Ivan Rodriguez) and 167 more than the next best OF (Darrin Erstad), over that same span. : r
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Ivan Rodriguez Cries During Hall of Fame Phone Call (VIDEO)