Plus, for all of his on-field achievements, A-Rod has suffered from post -season struggles.

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After taking 29 grounders hit at him at third, A-Rod took 66 swings, including several long opposite-field homers, during batting practice.

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After taking 29 grounders hit at him at third base, A-Rod took 66 swings, including several long opposite-field homers, during batting practice.

NPR: Hal Steinbrenner Has Been Disappointed In A-Rod

However, just before he crossed the boundary, the Western Australian threw the ball back into play, regaining his composure before sprinting on to the field to complete a quite outstanding catch, a dismissal confirmed by the third umpire Rod Tucker.

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