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Pudge Gets to Keep His Giant Belt Buckle

Pudge Gets to Keep His Giant Belt Buckle

Ivan Rodriguez is headed back to the Texas Rangers.
The All-Star catcher, who began his career with the team when he was just 19 years old, was acquired Tuesday in a trade with the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Matt Nevarez and two players to be named later.
“It’s been a long time,” he said. “I’m [...]

Pudge Is Old School

Pudge Is Old School

Ivan Rodriguez caught his 2,227th major league game Wednesday night, passing legendary backstop and all-around ornery bastard Carlton Fisk, to become to all-time leading catcher in games started behind the plate.

And he did so against the team who raised him.