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Will Brian Cashman try to upgrade at third base with Alex Rodriguez out?

July 30, 2012 12:36 AM By DAVID LENNON david.lennon@newsday.com

Alex Rodriguez is congratulated by Eric Chavez after

Photo credit: Getty Images | Alex Rodriguez is congratulated by Eric Chavez after Rodriguez scored in the fourth inning. (July 21, 2012)

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