It's not as catchy as the 40/40 club that he's already a member of, but Alex Rodriguez has a chance to join some equally exclusive company again this season. With 43 homers and 18 stolen bases, ARod's a decent bet to join the 50 homer, 20 stolen base club this season. Only three players are members of the 50/20 club - Willie Mays (1955), Ken Griffey Jr. ('98), and the immortal Brady Anderson ('96).
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