I was playing softball, and wasn't playing baseball. I was on the bench in the beginning and I had to earn my ranks. I started to practice, went to the batting cages, starting running and lifting weights. Ever since then, I have been hitting either first or second in the lineup.

Luis Rodriguez

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My goal is to stay healthy and keep on playing baseball as long as I can. I don't play it for the money. I play it because I love the game.

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