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A-Rod is hitting and following the rules

The Philippon Rules are not like the Joba Rules. They aren't written down anywhere, nor can anyone on the Yankees tell you precisely what they are. They are vague and, you get the feeling, ever changeable, depending upon the needs of the ballclub, the whim of the manager and the physical and mental state of the player to whom they are applied.

As far as I can determine, they are pretty much...

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