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Herrmann: A-Rod a Met? Consider the possibilities

Quick ReadWhat if he had not taken steroids? What if he never had come to the Yankees? And, here’s the jackpot question, what if he had signed with the Mets?

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs to first

Photo credit: AP | New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs to first base after hitting an RBI single off Cleveland Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona in the first inning. (July 28, 2010)

Mark Herrmann

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When a fellow stands on the edge of history, it is only natural to study what he did to get there. In the case of Alex Rodriguez, who last night was again shooting for his 600th home run, it is a chance to figure what he didn’t do, too.

What if he had not taken steroids? What if he never had come to the Yankees? And, here’s the jackpot question, what if he had signed with the...

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