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Five questions heading into Game 5

New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez during a workout

Photo credit: Thomas A. Ferrara | New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez during a workout at Yankee Stadium one day before the start of their American League Division Series. (Sept. 29, 2011)

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Here are five big questions heading into Thursday night's deciding Game 5 of the American League Division Series between the Yankees and Tigers at Yankee Stadium:

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