Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive for Steroids
February 7, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Roid Rage, Stats and Analysis
Suddenly, the Alex Rodriguez and Madonna sex tape isn’t the biggest controversy facing the New York Yankees slugger. According to multiple media reports, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003 while he was a member of the Texas Rangers.
This is a huge blow to Rodriguez’s reputation, which prior to this had been relatively clean. Now, following this news, will Rodriguez’s name be linked to others from the steroid era such as Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa?
In 2003, when Rodriguez tested positive, he was completing his third consecutive great season with the Rangers. In those three years, he never hit 156 homers while batting in nearly 400 runs.
The biggest stain to Rodriguez’s reputation will likely be felt as he chases the All-Time home run record that Barry Bonds currently holds. With 553 homers at the moment, the 33-year-old Rodriguez has a chance to shatter all the marks.
Despite the reported positive test, Rodriguez isn’t expected to face any penalty from Major League Baseball.
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