José Ilich Rodríguez (born December 18, 1974) is a former professional

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. Rodríguez pitched 12 games in

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, 6 in 2000 for the

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and 6 in 2002 for the Cardinals and

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. Rodríguez last played professionally with the

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of the Atlantic League in 2007. Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the

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in November 2008, but never played in their organization.

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