| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IVAN | ML all-star Rodriguez |
| IVAN | All-Star catcher Rodriguez |
| ALEX | 14-time All-Star Rodriguez |
| PUDGE | 14-time All-Star catcher Rodriguez, familiarly |
| GRANDSLAM | Thing hit 23 times by Alex Rodriguez (very strong connection; i.e., a not-at-all contrived phrase) |
