He refused a minor league assignment on October 12, and became a free agent.

If all goes well, a minor league rehabilitation assignment could be two weeks away.

He refused a minor league assignment on November 13, 2008, and became a free agent.

Following the season, on October 7, he refused a minor league assignment and became a free agent.

He began his minor league rehab assignment on June 22.

December 1, he refused the minor league assignment and became a free agent.

He chose to decline a minor league assignment and became a free agent.

He never expected to be asked to accept a minor league assignment.

He declined his minor league assignment and became a free agent.

Rodriguez hurt his back in spring training and will most likely begin a minor league assignment soon.