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Alex Rodriguez has more cash in his wallet, and hits more [H]omers, than almost anyone in baseball. But will he be able to lead the Yankees to another World Series? Get the 411 on the Yankees' superstar at third base.
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Amid deafening criticism by sports writers and on talk radio, a worried Mr. Rodriguez called Mr. Buffett, say people familiar with the matter. The two had become friends a few years ago, after the slugger flew to Omaha to meet with the investing guru and rabid baseball fan. After that, the two met socially several more times, say the people familiar with the matter. Signifying their mutual admiration, an autographed Rodriguez jersey hangs at Berkshire Hathaway's Omaha headquarters.
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Rodriguez smiled, whipped a Titleist cap onto his head, put his baseball mitt on his left hand and headed, at a canter, for the door. He is on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week, but apparently can't be happier than to be going out to play some ball. "A chance to relax, at last," he said, tossing back one more smile. "I've learned so much, I guess I've got to learn how to say no."
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Either way, the development underscores Boston's sincerity in pursuing Rodriguez, widely considered baseball's premier player, even if it means shipping out star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra as well as Ramirez. Sources indicated either the Dodgers or Angels could be poised to trade for Garciaparra if the Sox acquire Rodriguez, with the Dodgers dangling a package that includes lefthander Odalis Perez and the Angels offering at least lefthander Jarrod Washburn.
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It was a tough experience for Alex as his mother had to raise three children on a small income as a secretary and a waitress. So when Alex excelled in baseball at Westminster Christian High School, he knew he wanted to become a professional baseball player and make a lot of money from it.
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