The 2009 TIME 100 Finalists

Cast your votes for the leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers who deserve a spot on this year's TIME 100. — By Brian Raftery

Alex Rodriguez

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AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: New York Yankees third baseman, tabloid perennial
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: Although last season was hardly the home-run derby many expected — he finished the year with a relatively low 35 HRs — Rodriguez nonetheless continued to close in on Barry Bonds' career record.

CON: A-Roid.

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