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Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40 - This Day In
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This Day in Twins History - February 3, 1979
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Rosenthal: Rod Carew has something to say on the state of baseball
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This Day in Twins History - February 3, 1979
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Rod Carew Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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3,000 hits: How Miguel Cabrera and 32 others joined the club
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This Day in Twins History - February 3, 1979
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3,000 hits: How Miguel Cabrera and 32 others joined the club
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Rod Carew becomes the first player in 28 years to steals second