Even though I don't like A-Rod and especially hate the Yankees, if Alex Rodriguez gets a life time suspension, it doesn't seem right.
From USA Today: Commissioner Bud Selig is prepared to levy a lifetime suspension on New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, while suspending about eight others before the weekend, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told USA TODAY Sports.
The people were unauthorized to speak publicly because no announcement is expected until Thursday or Friday.
I hope he does it,'' former Commissioner Fay Vincent told USA TODAY Sports. "It's right for baseball. The harder he comes down, the better it is for baseball.''
Rodriguez, according to his attorney, David Cornwell, will appeal any suspension, regardless of the severity. The other players are expected to receive 50-game bans, and most are considering accepting the discipline without appealing, according to one of the people.....
Rodriguez, who used performance-enhancing drugs from 2010-2012, according to Biogenesis documents originally released by the Miami New Times, has never been punished for doping. Players who violate the drug policy are subject to a 50-game suspension....
In banning Rodriguez for life Selig could invoke Article XII (B) of the CBA, which states:
"Players may be disciplined for just cause for conduct that is materially detrimental or materially prejudicial to the best interests of baseball, including, but not limited to, engaging in conduct in violation of federal, state or local law.''
MLB will contend that, in addition to lying about performance-enhancing drug use, Rodriguez lied to MLB officials while attempting to sabotage their investigation, according to one of the people.
When asked if MLB is planning to impose a lifetime ban on Rodriguez, union executive director Michael Weiner said in an email: "I can neither confirm nor deny.'' http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/07/31/alex-rodriguez-suspended-lifetime-suspension-biogenesis/2606319/
Let's see. Pitcher Steve Howe is suspended 7 times, including several lifetime bans for substance abuse.
Ryan Braun suspended 65 games after slandering a delivery man, lying and using Performance Enhancing Drugs.
Barry Bonds convicted Obstruction of Justice, involved in the BALCO scandal, used PED and never was suspended and is eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Pete Rose was given a life time from Baseball for betting on baseball gamers he participated in. He also was arrested, served time in prison for tax evasion. Is A-Rod's misbehavior on the same level as Pete Rose's?
Something tells me that this may be about the Yankees getting out of paying A-Rod's salary, which is very substantial, as much as it his misbehavior.
We shall see what happens.
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