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Alex Rodriguez Urges MLB Owners, Players to Reach Agreement in Twitter Video

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Raise your hand if you had Alex Rodriguez emerging as the voice of reason between MLB owners and players in a financial crisis.

The former MVP posted a video to Twitter on Friday evening in which he urged both sides to back down from the looming economic battle over revenue sharing.

Alex Rodriguez @AROD

It’s time for owners and players to step up to the plate ... together. This is a huge opportunity for the game of baseball to take a huge leap forward and show leadership. We are in unprecedented times.