IVAN RODRIGUEZ RUMORS
Ivan Rodriguez on Hall of Fame chances
He's 41-years-old and has been retired for nearly a year. But Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez won't admit that he can't still play the game.
"It's still there," Rodriguez said Monday before a PwC-SMU luncheon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. "To be honest with you, it's still there."
Rodriguez said he trains as if he is still playing and it...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
March 25, 2013
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Pudge back with Rangers as special assistant
Former Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez has officially rejoined the organization as a special assistant to general manager Jon Daniels.
Rodriguez will also serve as a team ambassador and an instructor.
He's expected to join the organization in Surprise, Ariz.late next week and will also likely help the team in March.
Rodriguez is expected to work with players at both...
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February 21, 2013
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Rangers expect Pudge to help in camp
Former catcher Ivan Rodriguez, one of the best Texas Rangers of all time, may have a presence in spring training with the Rangers this year.
Rodriguez announced his retirement from baseball last year in Arlington after 21 years in the majors, 13 of which were with the Rangers.
"That is something that we're working on," Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said...
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February 05, 2013
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Pudge Rodriguez retires in Texas
Ivan Rodriguez is back in Texas again. This time, the 14-time All-Star catcher is retiring.
Rodriguez, who briefly returned to the Rangers three years ago, formally announced his retirement Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. It came nearly 21 years after the fan favorite known as Pudge made his major league debut as a 19-year-old with the Rangers.
Rodriguez played the first...
Via AP on Fox
April 23, 2012
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Ivan Rodriguez back in Texas, this time to retire
Ivan Rodriguez is back in Texas again. This time, the 14-time All-Star catcher is retiring.
Rodriguez, who briefly returned to the Rangers three years ago, formally announced his retirement Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. It came nearly 21 years after the fan favorite known as Pudge made his major league debut as a 19-year-old with the Rangers.
Rodriguez played the first...
Via AP on Fox
April 23, 2012
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Three Big Ones From Ivan Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez is reportedly slated to announce his retirement from baseball today. There will be much written about his impressive career, and much of it will focus on whether or not he will get into the Hall of Fame, even though his numbers pretty obviously warrant it. Personally, I think that leaves aside the whole issue of who such a great player had not one but two lame nicknamesâ€...
Report: Ivan Rodriguez plans to retire
Fourteen-time All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez will announce his retirement Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, citing sources.
Rodriguez, the 1999 American League MVP, reportedly made the decision after failing to get a decent playing opportunity this season.
The 40-year-old chose Texas as the location for his announcement because...
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April 18, 2012
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Ivan Rodriguez hoping for another shot
Free agent Ivan Rodriguez says he's hoping for a chance to play this season.
The 14-time All-Star and 40-year-old catcher insists he's not ready to retire yet.
Rodriguez said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Monday night that he's in great shape and is healthy. A strained right oblique limited him to a career-low 44 games last year with Washington...
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February 20, 2012
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Players to Celebrate in 2012: Ivan Rodriguez
This is the fourth segment in a series on players we've watched for a long, long time who we might get to enjoy in 2012 for the last time. In the first three segments, the players covered have a definite home in 2012 and can count on playing time. The fourth player in our series is still a free agent, he's still unsigned and it's not guaranteed that he'll catch on...
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