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A-Rod admits, regrets use of PEDs — His voice shaking at times, Alex Rodriguez met head-on allegations that he tested positive for steroids six years ago, telling ESPN on Monday that he did take performance-enhancing drugs while playing for the Texas Rangers during a three-year period beginning in 2001.
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Transcript: Alex Rodriguez talks with Peter Gammons … The following is an edited transcript of Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez's discussion with ESPN's Peter Gammons on Monday. — PETER GAMMONS: Alex, this weekend Sports Illustrated reported that in 2003 you tested positive for testosterone …
Sports Illustrated:
Rodriguez admits steroid use from 2001-03 … NEW YORK (SI.com) — Alex Rodriguez has admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-2003, ESPN is reporting. — Those were the first three seasons of Rodriguez's then-record 10-year, $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Rodriguez reveals he cheated, lied — Exhibit A-Rod: Admits steroid use in response to article — NEW YORK — Facing what he believes will be the biggest challenge of his life, Alex Rodriguez came clean Monday about three tainted seasons of his career, admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs in an interview with ESPN.
George Vecsey / New York Times:
Facing Up to Some Truth Is a Start for Rodriguez — Minus the tissue box, but with visible emotion, Alex Rodriguez admitted Monday to taking an illegal drug from 2001 through 2003. — But was he upset about his image being sullied once again, or was he chastened by being caught cheating?
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:Rodriguez Admits to Use of Performance Enhancers
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:Union Official Says He Did Not Tip Off Rodriguez
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Ted Keith / Sports Illustrated:Baseball's 2009 season will be overshadowed by A-Rod
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Chad Finn / Boston Globe:A-Rod admits to using performance-enhancing substances
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Ken Gurnick / Hot Stove Blog:
Dodgers Sign Jeff Weaver — The Dodgers signed Jeff Weaver to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League training camp. Weaver, 32, will receive a $500,000 salary if he makes the club. — Weaver, a starter throughout his Major League career, will vie for a bullpen role.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers sign Weaver to Minors deal — Former starter approached team about vying for spot in bullpen — LOS ANGELES — Only days after returning Randy Wolf to the rotation, the Dodgers on Monday brought back another familiar arm to contend for a bullpen spot.
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
St. Louis Cardinals release Adam Kennedy — JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals have abruptly reversed course, releasing second baseman Adam Kennedy and declaring an open competition for the position, the Post-Dispatch has learned. — The move, apparently made at the strong urging of manager Tony La Russa …
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Marc Topkin / The Heater:
Bradford out 3-4 months after elbow surgery — UPDATE, 5:40: Executive VP Andrew Friedman said the Rays expect Bradford to miss “the first month or two of the season.” He said Bradford's problems started during the playoffs but an MRI done then was clean and they figured he would be fine with rest …
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Looper deal in place — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — The Brewers' agreement with free agent right-hander Braden Looper is in place, pending the passing of a physical examination. — The deal will be for one year plus an option. I haven't been told if that option is a vesting option …
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Adam Rubin / Surfing the Mets:
Source: Santana out of WBC — Johan Santana plans to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic at the request of Mets officials and remain in camp during spring training, the Daily News has learned. Santana, who worked on his conditioning at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie Monday …
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:Santana to skip WBC at request of Mets
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Henry Schulman / SFGate:
Aurilia, Giants reach deal — Rich Aurilia has accepted the Giants' offer of a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. The deal, to be announced later today, is worth $1 million if Aurilia makes the team. — I just talked to Aurilia, who said he chose the Giants …
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Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
MLBPA Releases Statement Explaining Why “Survey Test” Results Were Not Destroyed — As the revelation that Alex Rodriguez was one of 104 players in 2003 that tested positive during what was collectively bargained between MLB and the MLB Players Association as part of a “survey test” …
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MLB.com:
Statement from the New York Yankees regarding Alex Rodriguez — “We strongly believe there is no place in baseball for performance enhancing drugs of any type, and we support the efforts of the Commissioner to continually improve the testing process. — “We urged Alex to be completely open …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Meanwhile, back on the diamond — Hey, actual baseball news! — Back when I wanted to write a spring training preview story, I talked to Brian Cashman. He revealed a few things that are at least somewhat interesting. — · The Yankees will use Joba Chamberlain as their No. 5 starter from the start of the season.
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
AL Central spring prospectus: Before the first pitch, Twins and White Sox look strongest — CLEVELAND — It's an odd-numbered year, which recently has meant good things for the Indians. They won 93 games in 2005 and 96 in 2007 before losing a 3-1 lead to Boston in the ALCS.
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