PM: A-Rod Creates Boise Buzz

New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez swings a bat in the on-deck circle during a rehab assignment at a minor league baseball game against the Dunedin Blue Jays Aug. 12 in Dunedin, Fla. Rodriguez, who had right knee surgery July 14, was seen working out in a Boise gym during the Christmas holidays. More from Kevin Richert/Statesman here. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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