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October 31, 2009

Centaurs Among 10 Reasons Why A-Rod Is Struggling

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After appearing to lick his unfair reputation for bombing in the postseason during a strong ALCS, Alex Rodriguez finds himself off to a rough start in the World Series.

The Yankees aren't collectively stinging the ball against Phillies pitching, but A-Rod's line so far — 0-for-8 with six strikeouts — has folks talking and will get New Yorkers booing if he doesn't turn himself around in Game 3.

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