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Pudge Rodriguez's Hall of Fame career

Former Tiger great Al Kaline, left, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez celebrate in the locker room after the Tigers' 8-3 win against the Yankees during Game 4 of the 2006 American League Division Series at Comerica Park.
Former Tiger great Al Kaline, left, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez celebrate in the locker room after the Tigers' 8-3 win against the Yankees during Game 4 of the 2006 American League Division Series at Comerica Park.
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Ivan Rodriguez of the Tigers celebrates as he scores the winning run at the plate in front of catcher Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees in the bottom of the 9th inning on June 1, 2006.
Ivan Rodriguez of the Tigers celebrates as he scores the winning run at the plate in front of catcher Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees in the bottom of the 9th inning on June 1, 2006.
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Pudge Rodriguez, left, lets the crowd know he is pumped up after sliding into thrid with an RBI triple in the eighth inning against the Twins at Comerica Park in 2008.
Pudge Rodriguez, left, lets the crowd know he is pumped up after sliding into thrid with an RBI triple in the eighth inning against the Twins at Comerica Park in 2008.
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Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, left, argues with home plate umpire Ted Barrett after being ejected in the fourth inning against the Athletics in 2005.
Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, left, argues with home plate umpire Ted Barrett after being ejected in the fourth inning against the Athletics in 2005.
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Marlins catcher Ivan Rodriguez, center, celebrates with teammates Derrek Lee and Alex Gonzalez after defeating the Yankees 2-0 in Game 6 of the 2003 World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Marlins catcher Ivan Rodriguez, center, celebrates with teammates Derrek Lee and Alex Gonzalez after defeating the Yankees 2-0 in Game 6 of the 2003 World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Ivan Rodriguez of the Rangers tips his hat from the field during the game against the Blue Jays at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in 2001 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Ivan Rodriguez of the Rangers tips his hat from the field during the game against the Blue Jays at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in 2001 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez prepares to head out on to the field following a 30 minute rain delay at Comerica Park in 2006.
Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez prepares to head out on to the field following a 30 minute rain delay at Comerica Park in 2006.
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Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez, left, hits a double in the third inning against the Braves in spring training action in 2008 at Champion Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla.
Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez, left, hits a double in the third inning against the Braves in spring training action in 2008 at Champion Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla.
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Tigers owner Mike Illitch, back, hugs Ivan Rodriguez after beating the Royals in 2006 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Tigers owner Mike Illitch, back, hugs Ivan Rodriguez after beating the Royals in 2006 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
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Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez jumps for joy after watching Craig Monroe's two-run homer beat the Indians at Comerica Park in 2006.
Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez jumps for joy after watching Craig Monroe's two-run homer beat the Indians at Comerica Park in 2006.
Steve Perez, The Detroit News
Ivan Rodriguez of the Nationals watches the game against the Marlins at Nationals Park in 2011 in Washington.
Ivan Rodriguez of the Nationals watches the game against the Marlins at Nationals Park in 2011 in Washington.
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Former Texas catcher and 14-time All-Star Ivan Rodriguez holds his plaque after he was inducted into the Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony before the game against the Orioles in 2013 in Arlington, Texas.
Former Texas catcher and 14-time All-Star Ivan Rodriguez holds his plaque after he was inducted into the Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony before the game against the Orioles in 2013 in Arlington, Texas.
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Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez, left, jokes with manager Jim Leyland during batting practice in 2006.
Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez, left, jokes with manager Jim Leyland during batting practice in 2006.
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Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez is introduced at a 2004 news conference at Comerica Park.
Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez is introduced at a 2004 news conference at Comerica Park.
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Detroit catcher Ivan Rodriguez, right, scores on Dmitri Young's two-run homer against the Royals in 2004 in Kansas City.
Detroit catcher Ivan Rodriguez, right, scores on Dmitri Young's two-run homer against the Royals in 2004 in Kansas City.
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Pudge Rodriguez celebrates after sweeping the A's to advance to the World Series in 2006.
Pudge Rodriguez celebrates after sweeping the A's to advance to the World Series in 2006.
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