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Baseball Hall of Fame: Four reasons why Alex Rodriguez's case is so complicated
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Albert Pujols hits HR No. 697 to overtake A-Rod for career home runs as Cardinals beat Pirates
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Albert Pujols slugs 697th home run one day after 696, passes A-Rod for fourth most all-time
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What if the Dodgers drafted Alex Rodriguez
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A-Rod wins American League MVP award
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Albert Pujols hits HR No. 697 to overtake A-Rod for career home runs as Cardinals beat Pirates
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A-Rod receives MVP award
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A-Rod trying to follow Jeter with documentary about his life
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Abrupt turnaround
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A-Rod hit by pitch 1st time up against Red Sox - The San Diego Union-Tribune