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Table of Contents

Cover Story

Cover Story - Spanish Version

Mini-Lesson

Comprehension Quiz

Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

TFK Q&A

WHO: Alex Rodriguez CLAIM TO FAME: Star shortstop on the Texas Rangers. He is featured in Backyard Baseball, a new GameCube video game available April 1.

Q In Backyard Baseball, kids get to create their own teams. Who's on your "dream team?"

A I like some old-timers like Dale Murphy and Hank Aaron. My favorite all-time player is Cal Ripken Jr.

Q What team did you root for when you were a kid?

A I was born in New York, so I was a Mets fan.

Q As a kid, were you the best player on the team?

A No, because I always played with older kids.

Q How should a kid handle a bad day on the field?

A My Number 1 advice is: Focus on academics. Keep working hard. Hard work will give you opportunities.

Q Are players' salaries out of the ballpark?

A It's the nature of our business. But with great rewards comes great responsibility. That's why I'm involved with groups like the Boys and Girls Club.

Q Do you wish you had gone to college?

A I made a promise to my mom to one day get a degree. I'd love to study business and own my own team.

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