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Will MLB push for lifetime ban for Alex Rodriguez?
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Will Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez take the quiet and compliant approach when MLB inevitably attempts to discipline him for his role in the Biogenesis scandal? A pair of recent reports suggests that his response will be quiet different from Ryan Braun, who recently negotiated a 65-game ban with MLB.
First, this from CBS's Jim Axelrod (also see Axelrod's report above):
CBS Evening News ✔ @CBSEveningNews
MLB source tells @JimAxelrod A-Rod faces harsher discipline than Ryan Braun & could face lifetime suspension. More tonight on #EveNews.
Will Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez take the quiet and compliant approach when MLB inevitably attempts to discipline him for his role in the Biogenesis scandal? A pair of recent reports suggests that his response will be quiet different from Ryan Braun, who recently negotiated a 65-game ban with MLB.
First, this from CBS's Jim Axelrod (also see Axelrod's report above):
A lifetime suspension ... Considering A-Rod has never before been disciplined for PED use, this would be a bold play by MLB. A lifetime ban, of course, is the "third strike" penalty laid out in the Joint Drug Agreement, but this would surely be a "non-analytic positive" (i.e., a suspension in response to something other than a failed drug test), and as such A-Rod would be permitted a vigorous appeal.
And speaking of a "vigorous appeal," A-Rod, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, is gearing up for just that. Nightengale writes:
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has no intention of negotiating a settlement with Major League Baseball, two persons close to Rodriguez told USA TODAY Sports, and currently plans to appeal any potential suspension.
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, while Rodriguez continues to seek counsel from his legal team.
Major League Baseball is prepared to suspend Rodriguez at least 100 games, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation, for his role with Biogenesis, alleged lies about past performance-enhancing drug use and possible interference in the investigation.
None of this should be terribly surprising. CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reported not long ago that MLB has designs on a lengthy suspension for A-Rod, and the evidence against Rodriguez is reportedly more damning than what was wielded, to great effect, against Braun. Rodriguez, of course, also has more financial "skin in the game" than does even Braun, and a suspension of 100 games or more would cost Rodriguez quite a bit of money, even by his well-heeled standards.
It's difficult to lay out any certainties without knowing exactly what MLB has on A-Rod, but at this point it seems likely that Rodriguez is heading for a suspension substantially greater than what Braun agreed to. A lifetime ban, though, seems unlikely (unless Rodriguez -- at age 37, in a pattern of decline and without a good hip to his name -- earns a suspension that becomes a de facto lifetime banishment).
I also wouldn't dismiss out of hand the possibility that an agreement could still be reached. Just as MLB's lifetime-ban saber-rattling is probably at heart a negotiating tactic, so is Rodriguez's leaked unwillingness to negotiate. Even the prospect of negotiating is itself a negotiation.
With that said, the safe bet is that once this plays out MLB is going to be left pining for Braun's sense of capitulation, and A-Rod is going to be left pining for Braun's eventual punishment.
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Good, this arrogant shithead deserves it.
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Good, this arrogant shithead deserves it.
X2
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how many years did he use gear for?
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how many years did he use gear for?
More than likely most of his career.
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The Yankees are hoping. They are still on the hook for millions & millions and Arod is worhtless.
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More than likely most of his career.
A-Rod should fire his guru and try another. Usually when an athlete can't compete at an advanced age, the guru gets blamed.
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A-Rod should fire his guru and try another. Usually when an athlete can't compete at an advanced age, the guru gets blamed.
I've told this story here many times. But I met him in I believe it was 2003 of all places, at the Mr. Olympia expo. lolololololololololololo lololol
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I've told this story here many times. But I met him in I believe it was 2003 of all places, at the Mr. Olympia expo. lolololololololololololo lololol
I've never heard this story. 2003... what was the HOT steroid story then? Clear? Canseco? Funny to look back a decade later, see who was taking pics with who, and realize what a small world it is.
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Look at it like this....it's baseball, who cares?
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He was all drugs
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racist thread reported.
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Who's the chick doing a handstand?
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I've never heard this story. 2003... what was the HOT steroid story then? Clear? Canseco? Funny to look back a decade later, see who was taking pics with who, and realize what a small world it is.
This is back when the Olympia was at the Mandalay Bay. The Expo was down an escalator in massive rooms. My Uncle and I had just finished the Press Conference (so that means it was a Thursday) After the Press conference was over, we were waiting for the bodybuilders to come out. And they did. Ronnie and Jay we're wearing suits looking absolutely massive.
I remember seeing Shawn Ray and Richard Jones talking to each other.
As my Uncle and I were waiting for Ronnie and Jay in a large crowd, my uncle whispers to me, "Is that Alex Rodriguez behind you?" I said asked, "where?" He replied, "Look behind you". And low and behold literally behind me and close enough to prison rape me was A-Rod. He didn't even look real. He looked air brushed but in real life. Not a hair was out of place, everything was perfect on him. No homo. He had his now ex-wife next to him. I looked up at him (he's about 6'3) and he looked at me and gave me the standard what's up brotha head nod. I greeted back and leaned in and asked, "Are you Alex Rodriguez?" He looked at me and shook his head yes, and put his fingers to his lips to keep it down. I did. I shook his hand and turned back around.
Later my Uncle and I wondered together, What the hell is A-Rod doing at a Mr. O expo. We both joked that he was probably looking for a PED connect....
How right we were....lolololooloololo lolllool.
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Who's the chick doing a handstand?
Monica Brandt. Yes, that one.
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Later my Uncle and I wondered together, What the hell is A-Rod doing at a Mr. O expo. We both joked that he was probably looking for a PED connect....
How right we were....lolololooloololo lolllool.
it's too funny - MLB could look at the pic galleries from back then and probably make their case lol.
i think most sports fans would be bummed if drug test ever really happened. NFL would suck again... so many dropped passes and guys not making leaps like they used to. And everyone our age still remembers how cool it was in the Homerun race with sosa and mcgwuire. . Given today's GH, it'd be badass to see another race like that.
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it's too funny - MLB could look at the pic galleries from back then and probably make their case lol.
i think most sports fans would be bummed if drug test ever really happened. NFL would suck again... so many dropped passes and guys not making leaps like they used to. And everyone our age still remembers how cool it was in the Homerun race with sosa and mcgwuire. . Given today's GH, it'd be badass to see another race like that.
Fuck yeah, it brought back baseball, which was dying at the time. The old guard at baseball is just that, old. I heard Selig has never, and will never use email. WTF, that's the guy you have running your league? NFL knows where their bread is buttered, with roids. They just quietly let it happen, and throw a little guy under the bus every once and a while to keep congress happy. That's why that show, "Playmakers" got pulled after one season, it showed too much.
And to Wiggs, WTF was Monica doing cartwheels by A-rod for? Oh, figured it out before I finished typing.
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Fuck yeah, it brought back baseball, which was dying at the time. The old guard at baseball is just that, old. I heard Selig has never, and will never use email. WTF, that's the guy you have running your league? NFL knows where their bread is buttered, with roids. They just quietly let it happen, and throw a little guy under the bus every once and a while to keep congress happy. That's why that show, "Playmakers" got pulled after one season, it showed too much.
And to Wiggs, WTF was Monica doing cartwheels by A-rod for? Oh, figured it out before I finished typing.
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http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/22859672/will-mlb-push-for-lifetime-ban-for-arod (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/22859672/will-mlb-push-for-lifetime-ban-for-arod)
Will MLB push for lifetime ban for Alex Rodriguez?
(http://cdn04.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/arod-kisses/a-rod-kisses-himself-details-magazine-04.jpg)
Will Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez take the quiet and compliant approach when MLB inevitably attempts to discipline him for his role in the Biogenesis scandal? A pair of recent reports suggests that his response will be quiet different from Ryan Braun, who recently negotiated a 65-game ban with MLB.
First, this from CBS's Jim Axelrod (also see Axelrod's report above):
CBS Evening News ✔ @CBSEveningNews
MLB source tells @JimAxelrod A-Rod faces harsher discipline than Ryan Braun & could face lifetime suspension. More tonight on #EveNews.
Will Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez take the quiet and compliant approach when MLB inevitably attempts to discipline him for his role in the Biogenesis scandal? A pair of recent reports suggests that his response will be quiet different from Ryan Braun, who recently negotiated a 65-game ban with MLB.
First, this from CBS's Jim Axelrod (also see Axelrod's report above):
A lifetime suspension ... Considering A-Rod has never before been disciplined for PED use, this would be a bold play by MLB. A lifetime ban, of course, is the "third strike" penalty laid out in the Joint Drug Agreement, but this would surely be a "non-analytic positive" (i.e., a suspension in response to something other than a failed drug test), and as such A-Rod would be permitted a vigorous appeal.
And speaking of a "vigorous appeal," A-Rod, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, is gearing up for just that. Nightengale writes:
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has no intention of negotiating a settlement with Major League Baseball, two persons close to Rodriguez told USA TODAY Sports, and currently plans to appeal any potential suspension.
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, while Rodriguez continues to seek counsel from his legal team.
Major League Baseball is prepared to suspend Rodriguez at least 100 games, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation, for his role with Biogenesis, alleged lies about past performance-enhancing drug use and possible interference in the investigation.
None of this should be terribly surprising. CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reported not long ago that MLB has designs on a lengthy suspension for A-Rod, and the evidence against Rodriguez is reportedly more damning than what was wielded, to great effect, against Braun. Rodriguez, of course, also has more financial "skin in the game" than does even Braun, and a suspension of 100 games or more would cost Rodriguez quite a bit of money, even by his well-heeled standards.
It's difficult to lay out any certainties without knowing exactly what MLB has on A-Rod, but at this point it seems likely that Rodriguez is heading for a suspension substantially greater than what Braun agreed to. A lifetime ban, though, seems unlikely (unless Rodriguez -- at age 37, in a pattern of decline and without a good hip to his name -- earns a suspension that becomes a de facto lifetime banishment).
I also wouldn't dismiss out of hand the possibility that an agreement could still be reached. Just as MLB's lifetime-ban saber-rattling is probably at heart a negotiating tactic, so is Rodriguez's leaked unwillingness to negotiate. Even the prospect of negotiating is itself a negotiation.
With that said, the safe bet is that once this plays out MLB is going to be left pining for Braun's sense of capitulation, and A-Rod is going to be left pining for Braun's eventual punishment.
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good my man willie mays's 660 fourth place on the hr list is safe. too bad they didn't grab bonds in time.
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200 game ban?