Ivan Rodriguez Houston Astros Jerseys, Memorabilia, and Fan Gear

1991 Bowman Ivan Rodriguez Baseball Rookie Card In Protective Display Case

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Ivan Rodriguez, commonly nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a catcher for the Houston Astros. In his career, he has played for the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees. He is ranked as one of the greatest defensive catchers in the history of the major leagues. Rodriguez was awarded the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player Award in 1999. Rodriguez won the World Series with the Marlins in 2003, and also played in the 2006 World Series while with the Tigers. Before the 2003 season, Rodriguez signed with the Florida Marlins for one year. By then a major-league veteran of over a decade, he helped lead the young team to victory in the World Series. Rodriguez's played his first and only season with the Florida Marlins in 2003. Before the 2004 season Rodriguez signed with the Detroit Tigers. On July 30, 2008, Rodriguez was traded to the New York Yankees for relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth. On March 20, 2009, Rodriguez signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with the Houston Astros. Rodriguez can make an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses.