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I keep reading that A Rod will get a 100 to 150 game suspension. I don't really understand why his suspension is longer than the others. Not an ARod fan, just curious.
The additional penalty for Arod is being based on:
A) Lying to the MLB investigator (obstructing the investigation)
B) Distributing PEDs to others via facilitating their contacts with Biogenesis Labs.
Meanwhile, I'm sure everyone believes this:
Quote:
A-Rod wants to be a 'role model'
Alex Rodriguez claims in an interview with Sports Illustrated that he still wants "to be a role model" despite the "noise" surrounding the embattled New York Yankees slugger from the Biogenesis scandal.
"Look, it's concerning," Rodriguez told the magazine. "I have two daughters at home, and I'm sensitive to that, and above all, I want to be a role model, continue to be a role model -- especially to my girls.
After Alex Rodriguez's lawyer said his client would fight any discipline from Major League Baseball, a source familiar with discussions told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" Wednesday that A-Rod's representatives are now negotiating a possible settlement that could result in a lengthy suspension.
Several sources have told "Outside the Lines" that some MLB officials have pushed for a lifetime ban, saying they would rather force Rodriguez to defend himself than agree to a suspension that allows him play while he appeals. Rodriguez was presented with MLB's evidence in recent days, detailing what sources said were "volumes" of documents establishing a connection between Rodriguez and Biogenesis clinic founder Tony Bosch.
Sources said MLB was also given evidence supporting accusations that Rodriguez attempted to coerce at least one witness in MLB's investigation. That accusation is the basis of MLB's argument that Rodriguez may be punished for his conduct, in addition to multiple violations of the game's joint drug agreement.
How about each of the other 29 clubs kick in 2.6 million which would be 75 million dollars. The Yankees, who after all were stupid enough to sign Rodriguez to the contract, pay the other 25 million. Give Arod the money and release him, ending the problem once and for all.
I'm sure Rodriguez would be happy to take the money and run like a bandit even though he never gets to play again. He keeps insisting that he just wants to get back on the field, but c'mon, at this point what would that be like? The man is poison and everywhere he went he would find the stands packed with fans who came just to boo the crap out of him and wave homemade signs featuring an assortment of sarcasm and genuine loathing. He will have to move about with body guards who scan the crowds to see if any hate mail senders have shown up in person.
I'm sick and tired of this never-ending PED tird circus. MLB needs to ban him for life. Period. Put an asterisk by his name in the record books, be done with him, and in a month no one will remember him.
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I'm sick and tired of this never-ending PED tird circus. MLB needs to ban him for life. Period. Put an asterisk by his name in the record books, be done with him, and in a month no one will remember him.
why?
never tested positive,
doped for a few years when baseball hadn't outlawed PED's
never failed a test
how does he deserve 200 games or lifetime ban?
Braun only got 15 additional for violating the 'baseball agreement' during his now infamous presser
Braun failed a test
either they need to come out and show exactly what they have on him or not, same with Braun, how can you determine for sure what he should get when baseball won't show the evidence, this "tampering" or whatever. How is this so different than what Braun and others did?
MLB is working with and Paying Bosch
doesn't have anything to do with Braun playing for the Commish's former team does it?
doped for a few years when baseball hadn't outlawed PED's
never failed a test
how does he deserve 200 games or lifetime ban?
Braun only got 15 additional for violating the 'baseball agreement' during his now infamous presser
Braun failed a test
either they need to come out and show exactly what they have on him or not, same with Braun, how can you determine for sure what he should get when baseball won't show the evidence, this "tampering" or whatever. How is this so different than what Braun and others did?
MLB is working with and Paying Bosch
doesn't have anything to do with Braun playing for the Commish's former team does it?
We don't know the entire scope of the situation and all of the evidence MLB has on him. If this thing gets dragged out, it will get very messy. A Rod is not going to be playing for a very long time.
Suspension announcements expected in five minutes.
Most teams have around 50 games left to play this season, I wonder if this was timed so that suspensions for the remainder of the season will work out to be the same as a first time test violation penalty?
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