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A-Rod predicts this team will hit 100 wins, make World Series run
World series champion and former Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez shares bold predictions and advice for Juan Soto ahead of the 2025 MLB Season.A-Rod predicts this team will hit 100 wins, make World Series run originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
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