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A-Rod's sitting in hot corner
Reports: MLB has offered a deal to Alex Rodriguez, who could face a lifetime ban if he appeals.

Major League Baseball reportedly has evidence that proves Alex Rodriguez used banned performance-enhancing substances and has offered the New York Yankees third baseman a deal that could salvage the final $61 million of his contract while effectively ending his career.

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Rodriguez's fate prompts questions
By RONALD BLUM

In question-and-answer form, a look at the issues and implications of Major League Baseball's possible suspension of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez:

Q: What penalties face Alex Rodriguez and why?

A: Rodriguez is among at least a dozen players MLB had been investigating since the Miami New Times published documents in January alleging links between the major leagues and Biogen

Q: What will he be suspended for and why?
Q: Why are suspensions for players linked to the Biogenesis investigation likely this week?
Q: How likely is a lifetime ban for Rodriguez?

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Baseball's choice to Alex Rodriguez: Accept suspension or you're out
Judgment day may be extended to Saturday or Sunday for 14 players likely to be disciplined.
By RONALD BLUM

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball is threatening to kick Alex Rodriguez out of the game for life unless the New York Yankees star agrees not to fight a lengthy suspension for his role in the sport's latest drug scandal, according to a person familiar with the discussions...

read more: http://www.pressherald.com/sports/a-rod ... 08-01.html

A-Rod suspension could be delayed
Alex Rodriguez, likely to be suspended Monday, will be able to play while he appeals, a source says.


NEW YORK - Major League Baseball told the New York Yankees that Alex Rodriguez will be suspended Monday for his links to a clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs but can play while he appeals the penalty, a person familiar with deliberations told The Associated Press.

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Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez suspended through 2014; 12 receive 50-game bans

CHICAGO — Alex Rodriguez is back with the New York Yankees, and with him came a circus-like atmosphere. Rodriguez, who is appealing Major League Baseball’s 211-game suspension for his involvement with the Biogenesis clinic, was activated from the disabled list and was set to hit fourth and play third base ...

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Steve Solloway: A-Rod's defensiveness leaves no one indifferent
By Steve Solloway

Hold on, America, Alex Rodriguez has the stay of execution you didn't want him to get. He can play for the New York Yankees while appealing the suspension Major League Baseball slapped on him Monday.

He has exited your personal dunk tank without ever splashing down. He's walked away from the public stocks in the village square.

Read more: http://www.pressherald.com/sports/a-rod ... 08-06.html

Jeers aplenty for A-Rod
Chicago White Sox fans make themselves heard Monday night.

CHICAGO — Alex Rodriguez stepped up to the plate greeted by a standing boo-vation and blooped a single in his first at-bat of the season.

Hours after Major League Baseball suspended the New York Yankees’ star through the 2014 season in the Biogenesis drug case, Chicago White Sox fans got their say Monday night.

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MLB uses technology in Biogenesis investigation
BY RONALD BLUM

NEW YORK -- Facebook friends. Transcripts of BlackBerry instant messages. Records of texts.

Major League Baseball's investigators used an arsenal of high-tech tools to collect the evidence that persuaded a dozen players to accept 50-game suspensions this week for their ties to the Biogenesis clinic.

And when it came time to meet with the players' association, they flashed some of their documentary proof. While there was not enough time for the union to thoroughly examine what baseball had collected, there was little doubt there was an electronic trail, one of the people familiar with the meetings said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no public statements were authorized.

Read more: http://www.kjonline.com/sports/mlb-uses ... 08-06.html

Union files appeal of A-Rod's suspension
BY JAY COHEN

CHICAGO -- The Major League Baseball Players Association formally appealed Alex Rodriguez's 211-game suspension Wednesday, sending the case to an independent arbitrator.

Union spokesman Greg Bouris confirmed the appeal and said the players' association had no further comment. A message was left seeking comment from Major League Baseball.

Read more: http://www.kjonline.com/sports/union-fi ... 08-07.html

MLB: A-Rod in 2 different worlds with Yankees
By RONALD BLUM

NEW YORK — Life with Alex Rodriguez breaks down in strange ways for the New York Yankees.

There’s before and after games, and it’s not real pleasant.

“A litigious environment,” general manager Brian Cashman calls it.

Then there are the hours when A-Rod is on the field and at the plate. Between the lines, among the pinstripes, it’s one for all and all for one.

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