Rafael Rodríguez (born September 24, 1984) is a

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former

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Career

Rodríguez made his major league debut with the

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against the

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on April 15, , at

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, pitching one inning and giving up one hit. On July 25, 2010, he was traded by the Angels to the

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as part of deal for

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. He was

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following the 2010 season.

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