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A-Rod set to do “a fine job”
This comment from A-Rod should cheer you up: “I’ve got to take it one day at time. I certainly don’t think it’s going to be a bad year. I think I’m going to do a lot of good things to help the team win. I have complete certainly I’m going to do a fine ...
Yankees brass tell A-Rod: You're hurting team
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Alex Rodriguez admitted to fatigue after Yankees' brass told him he was hurting the team, reports Jon... Heyman. Brian Cashman ordered a two-day break. (more) Yankees brass tell A-Rod: You're hurting team
Kate Hudson Wearing Down The Rod
Kate Hudson Wearing Down The Rod
soyoked.com — This past weekend Alex Rodriguez was partying all over South Beach with his new fling Kate Hudson.... The couple was seen leaving a Miami club at 2:30 am Saturday morning. The slumping A-Rod missed most of Saturday night’s game against the Florida Marlins and did not play the night before because of “f (more) Kate Hudson Wearing Down The Rod
A-Rod to sit out one day a week
nydailynews.com — It was hard to tell whether two days of rest helped Alex Rodriguez, but the slumping third... baseman will have some more days off coming his way in the near future to help him get past the fatigue that has slowed him down this month. (more) A-Rod to sit out one day a week
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Get Back To Me In 2016
Fack Youk — ... And... “I’ve got to take it one day at time. I certainly don’t think it’s going to be a bad year. I think I’m going to do a lot of good things to help the team win. I have complete certainly I’m going to do a fine job.” ...

Wang to make next start, Hughes on reserve for Sabathia
lenNY's Yankees — ... Chien-Ming Wang is still on tap for Sunday’s start, while Phil Hughes is the emergency starter for Friday if CC Sabathia’s bullpen does not go well today, according to Peter Abraham. ...

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