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Article: Pudge back in Texas, but in pinstripes now Rodriguez trying to lead New York into the playoffs.(Sports)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
- Article date:
- August 5, 2008
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Byline: Paul J. Weber, Associated Press
Ivan Rodriguez could never get past the Yankees in the postseason when he played for the Rangers.
Back in Texas on Monday, the new Yankees catcher was content to be in the visitors' clubhouse.
"The Yankees always got great teams," said Rodriguez, remembering New York ousting the Rangers from the postseason three times in the 1990s. "They're always a winning team and they're always in the playoffs."
The Yankees aren't a lock for the playoffs this season, but they're hoping last week's trade for the 14-time All-Star catcher will help. Rodriguez hit his first homer as a Yankee on Sunday in a win ...