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Ultimately, after a tumultuous tenure in Texas characterized by conflicts within the organization and with management, Rodriguez's career took yet another turn in 2004. A deal with the Boston Red Sox fell through—which would have sent him to one of his biggest rivals—then an unexpected proposal from the New York Yankees paved the way for his move to New York.
Legacy and Questions Left Unanswered
A-Rod’s career journey is layered with highs, lows, and extraordinary achievements that complicate his legacy. With two additional MVP awards and a World Series title to his name, Rodriguez’s career was wildly successful, marred only slightly by the controversies that crept in later.