Alex Rodriguez suspended through 2014 season, will appeal
By Mike Dyce
Major League Baseball and commissioner Bud Selig have dropped the hammer and suspended those players who violated the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and the Basic Agreement. A total of twelve players were suspended for 50 games.
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez got a harsher sentence and was suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 Championship Season and Postseason and the entire 2014 Championship Season.
According to MLB.com, Rodriguez’s suspension was based on his use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years. In addition, his attempts to cover up his violations by engaging in conduct meant to obstruct and frustrate the Commissioner’s investigation.
Alex Rodriguez will appeal his suspension.