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A-Rod Makes Several Nice Plays At 1B; Yanks Top Pirates 6-2
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Alex Rodriguez Reports To Yankees Following Drug Suspension
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AP Source: Yanks Thinking Of Not Making $6M Payment To A-Rod
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