cbsnews.com - 12/14/2007
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(CBS) While former player and admitted steroid user Jose Canseco was saying the Mitchell Report was "laughable" because it did not accuse Alex Rodriguez of using steroids, Rodriguez was telling Katie Couric he has never used them and has been tested numerous times for them. Rodriguez speaks to Couric in a 60 Minutes interview to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Asked by Couric ...
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A-Rod Offers $0.02 On Mitchell Report
WasWatching.com —
From CBS News -
Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez says if there is truth in the Mitchell Report that accuses dozens of players of using steroids it will be a "huge black eye" on the game of baseball.
The Yankee third baseman spoke to Katie Couric right after the release of the report Thursday afternoon for an interview to be broadcast on 60 Minutes, this Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
"So many huge players have been named in this investigation and MVPs, Cy Young award winners, hall of famers, what's your reaction to this ...
A-Rod: I’ve Never Used Steroids
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
... —The Best News Links from the Baseball Newsstand Friday, December 14, 2007 A-Rod: I’ve Never Used Steroids The Rod comes clean with… Katie Couric, of course! ...
A-Rod To Appear On 60 Minutes
The Bronx Stop: A Yankees Blog —
Alex Rodriguez speaks to Katie Couric in a 60 Minutes interview to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Interview Preview from CBSNews.com: While former player and admitted steroid user Jose Canseco was saying the Mitchell Report was "laughable" because it did not accuse Alex Rodriguez of using steroids, Rodriguez was telling Katie Couric he has never used them and has been tested numerous times for them. Asked by Couric whether he has ever used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing substance, "No," ...
A-Rod On 60 Minutes
WasWatching.com —
If you missed it, click here to read the interview.
Alex really doesn't say much - his answers to all the questions are what you would expect him to say...meaning they're very short and/or P.C. in nature. Such as:
Asked why he thinks he gets so much grief over his salary, Rodriguez told Couric, "'Cause I make a lot of money."
"Your new contract is worth $300 million-plus. Are you worth it? Is any player worth that kind of salary?" Couric asked.
"I'm not sure," Rodriguez said. "I mean, that's not my job to evaluate or appraise ...
Alex Rodriguez Is A Lying Bitch
Bugs & Cranks —
Reading Patrick “P-Smizzle” Smith’s recap of Alex Rodriguez’s 60 Minutes interview , I noticed an inconsistency. When Katie Couric asked A-Rod about the opt-out announcement during Game Four of the World Series, he said,“I’m sitting in my living room.” “You were watching the game?” Couric asked.“Yes.” Rodriguez said. Wait a minute. He was in his living room? Before the game he was supposed to be accepting the 2007 AL Hank Aaron Award (given annually to each league’s offensive player most capable of getting internet votes) from former Home Run King Hank ...
Rodriguez on 60 Minutes
Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog —
Alex Rodriguez appeared on CBS' 60 Minutes tonight. The text of the interview can be found here. Some highlights: "You never felt like, 'This guy's doing it, maybe I should look into this, too? He's getting better numbers, playing better ball,'" Couric asked. "I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field. I've always been a very strong, dominant position. And I felt that if I did my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level. So, no," he ...
Wither A-Rod? Says No to Drugs, Not On Speaking Terms with Boras...
Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond —
... From CBS: "I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field," he said. "... I felt that if I did my, my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level." ...
A-Rod talks to 60 Minutes
N/A —
Click here for A-Rod’s interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday Night with Katie Couric.
Here are some of the highlights:
A-Rod on Steroids:
“For the record, have you ever used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing substance?” Couric asked.
“No,” Rodriguez replied.
Asked if he had ever been tempted to use any of those things, Rodriguez told Couric, “No.”
“You never felt like, ‘This guy’s doing it, maybe I should ...
A-Rod and Boras, trouble in paradise. [60 ... [Alex Rodriguez]
Deadspin —
A-Rod and Boras, trouble in paradise. [60 Minutes]
Alex Rodriguez Still Has Barry Bonds' Back
FanHouse —
... is the undisputed home run king, at least for the present. In Rodriguez's interview with CBS' Katie Couric Sunday, tried to get A-Rod to discuss Bonds, but the Rod wouldn't bite (tee-hee): ...
In 2007 A-Rod told 60 Minutes he didn't do steroids
The Mets Police —
From 60 Minutes.
They may have taken the video above down, the transcript is below and the video will work on this page.
"For the record, have you ever used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing substance?" Couric asked. "No," Rodriguez replied. Asked if he had ever been tempted to use any of those things, Rodriguez told Couric, "No." "You never felt like, 'This guy's doing it, maybe I should look into this, too? He's getting better numbers, playing better ball,'" Couric asked. ...
Remember: A-Rod Has Never Taken Steroids, According to A-Rod [Alex Rodriguez]
Deadspin —
... felt like, 'This guy's doing it, maybe I should look into this, too? He's getting better numbers, playing better ball,'" Couric asked. "I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field. I've always been a very strong, dominant position. And I felt that if I did my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level. So, no," he replied. I have a feeling this is going to be a fun story. [CBS News]
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Attention NYC Poker Players: Learn A-Rod's Tell
The Sporting Blog —
... that on the occasion of Barry Bonds breaking the all-time home run record, A-Rod told Katie Couric he had never taken steroids. (Note: clip begins with a short ad.) ...
MLB’s response and a look back at “60 Minutes”
The LoHud Yankees Blog —
... Also, for anyone interested, here’s a link to the CBS page that has clips from the “60 Minutes” interview A-Rod did after the Mitchell Report came out. Bear in mind, this is one of numerous times when Rodriguez flat-out denied ever using any PEDs. ...
It's Funny 'Cause It's Happening To Him
Faith and Fear in Flushing —
... A little more than a year after declaring to Ms. Katie Couric that he never used steroids, it is reported pretty confidently that he used steroids. If it's not as funny as Rod Blagojevich trying to sell a United States Senate seat and then denying it with ever increasing ferocity, then it's close enough. ...
A-Rod confesses to reporter, yes, 'I did take a banned substance'
Big League Stew —
After consulting with his entourage, including agent Scott Boras, Alex Rodriguez (above, right) admitted to taking a banned substance from 2001 to 2003 while playing for the Rangers. What do you think of his confirmation, Stewies? Did he do the right thing by admitting he did the wrong thing? Should he have kept quiet? Denied, denied, denied? Lied some more, like he did to America's Sweetheart, Katie Couric? Do you forgive him? Do you care? Still going to Yankee Stadium this season? ...
A-Rod confesses to reporter, yes, “I did take a banned substance"
Big League Stew —
After consulting with his entourage, including agent Scott Boras, Alex Rodriguez (above right) admitted to taking a banned substance in 2003 while playing for the Rangers. What do you think of his confirmation, Stewies? Did he do the right thing by admitting he did the wrong thing? Should he have kept quiet? Denied, denied, denied? Lied some more, like he did to America's Sweetheart, Katie Couric? Do you forgive him? Do you care? Still going to Yankee Stadium this season? Never ...
Commentary: A-Rod Admits to Steroids
Phillies Nation —
... improves strength, but does not show a dramatic change in body structure. A-Rod’s numbers remained steady with no dramatic increase. Unlike Bonds, there was no suspicion that an illegal substance had been taken.
When A-Rod’s name was released, he had no comments saying, “You’ll have to talk the union.” MLB Player’s Associate had no comment due to court orders.
When the Mitchell Report was released just over a year ago, A-Rod told Katie Couric that he never took steroids.
“You never felt like, ...
Alex Rodriguez Lied About Primobolan At His Apology Press Conference
FanIQ Blog —
... Of course, this wouldn't be the first time he has been caught lying. He was interviewed by Katie Couric and stated unequivocally that he had never used steroids. ...
Quotebook: The Pujols SI story
Fungoes —
... that Major League Baseball could test him for illegal drugs "every day if they want." It has now been 1029 days (or 2 years, 9 months, 22 days) since that interview in which he added "I’m happy with my career so far and what I’ve done in my career, and I don’t need anything extra." Gosh, it seems like we’ve heard that before somewhere. At any rate, it’s time for Pujols to put up — as in a blood sample — or shut up. We can only read this tripe so many times. ...
There is no such thing as an "anonymous" steroids test, period
Batter-up with Bruno —
... The next name to pop up was Alex Rodriguez after he clearly denied using any performance enhancing drugs on a 60 Minutes interview with Katie Couric in December of 2007. ...
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A-Rod Attempts To Upstage Mitchell Report
bugsandcranks.com 12/13/2007 — Alex Rodriguez has attempted to upstage the Mitchell Report by announcing his new contract just hours before Mitchell's report on cheating cheaters who cheat.
[STEROIDS] The Mitchell Report Is Out...No Rays On The List
raysindex.com 12/13/2007 — The Mitchell Report was released today and there were no current Tampa Bay Rays named as suspected users of Performance Enhancing Drugs. Some will look at the lack of Rays on the list and exclaim that it "explains a lot". There are several former Rays on the list, including Tim Laker, Adam Piatt, Jim Parque, John Rocker and Jose Canseco. The entire report can be found HERE . Mitchell ...
Mitchell Report doesn't tarnish Yankee dynasty
nydailynews.com 12/13/2007 — The Mitchell Report is out, and by my count, 77 different players — both current and former — are named in some capacity in the report. Among them are stars such as Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, Miguel Tejada, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, ...
Jose Canseco Kicked Out of Mitchell Report Press Conference
sportsbybrooks.com 12/13/2007 — JOSE CANSECO KICKED OUT OF MITCHELL REPORT PRESSER: As the Mitchell Report came out hard & heavy to the public, one figure wasn't allowed to tell his story (or shill his book) at the press conference - Jose Canseco : MY FOX NEW YORK reports that the ...
The Mitchell Report Open Thread
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 12/14/2007 — Here we go folks. There's a ton of speculation flying around, and pretty much everyone will be writing something on this as the items break. If you have a live-blog, or an open-thread I'll link you in this spot and hopefully with the videos I'll add ...
No current Sox fingered
boston.com 12/13/2007 — A search of the Mitchell report on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball ( read it here ) found no mentions of current members of the Red Sox.
Former members of the Red Sox linked to performance-enhancing drugs in the report include Roger ...
Canseco Calls Mitchell Report Laughable
sportsofboston.com 12/15/2007 — Steroid connoisseur Jose Canseco had some choice words for Senator George Mitchell Thursday night. Hours after being thrown out of the Mitchell news conference for not being a member of the media, Canseco cited Mitchell’s report as “laughable.” He said that Mitchell definitely didn’t dig deep enough, also saying that the report proved nothing. He also had some choice ...
This T-Shirt Will Inject You With Something [Mitchell Report]
deadspin.com 12/19/2007 —
A reader sends in this T-shirt he had signed about 20 years ago. It features signatures from Jose Canseco, Mo Vaughn and Roger Clemens, all three of which were prominently featured in the Mitchell Report last week.
Our question: Is this T-shirt ...
Rounding The Bases: More Damning A-Rod Evidence —
Bugs & Cranks
1st Base. Alex Rodriguez is the spokes woman for the Roger Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance. She is, I swear (last 2 paragraphs). [ Daily News ]
2nd Base. Alex Rodriguez and Jose Canseco were workout buddies in 1998. [ Wax Heaven ] [ Was Watching ]
3rd Base. Carl from Aqua Teen has a few choice words about the Mitchell Report. My favorites: “Jeter got ...
Jose Canseco Discusses Steroids Circa 1988 —
FanHouse
It's amazing that twenty years ago, Jose Canseco had that whole technicality thing down pat. In a soundbite aired by NBC during the 1988 World Series, Canseco told America that a lot of the comments that Thomas Boswell made about Jose Canseco's steroid use "didn't make any sense" and were "untrue and false" ... but notice he didn't say " all " of the comments. He must have figured that ...
A-Rod Says He's Never Used Any PED's —
FanHouse
There were a few big name players listed in the Mitchell Report like Roger Clemens and Andy Pettite , but for the most part, the report didn't really tell us anything we didn't already know, or hadn't long suspected anyway. Some former players like Jose Canseco were extremely disappointed in the report. Canseco called the report a "slap on the wrist" and said there were many names missing ...
The Miami Boys On The Mitchell Report —
WasWatching.com
From ESPN -
Jose Canseco said he couldn't believe that Alex Rodriguez wasn't named in the Mitchell report. But A-Rod says in an interview on CBS' "60 Minutes" he's never even been tempted to use performance-enhancing drugs.
In the interview, scheduled to air Sunday, when asked by Katie Couric if he had used steroids, human growth hormone or another performance-enhancing drug, ...
A-Rod says he’s never been tempted to use steroids —
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Jose Canseco said he couldn’t believe that Alex Rodriguez wasn’t named in the Mitchell report. But A-Rod says in an interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes” he’s never even been tempted to use performance-enhancing drugs.
In the interview, scheduled to air Sunday, when asked by Katie Couric if he had used steroids, human growth hormone or another performance-enhancing drug, Rodriguez said, “No.”
“I ...
Jose Canseco calls Mitchell report 'laughable' —
FanIQ Blog
Jose Canseco says that the Mitchell Report is a slap on the hand, that the report proved nothing, and proved what we already knew. Canseco added this about Alex Rodriguez: "All I can say is the Mitchell Report is incomplete. I could not believe that his name was not in the report." The bad thing about all of this is it turns out that Jose Canseco is the only honest baseball player ...
Jose Canseco: They Forgot A-Rod —
FanHouse
One the one hand, it's hard to take anything that Jose Canseco says or does too seriously: the guy is an admitted publicity hound and clearly tries to insert himself into the spotlight. But on the other hand, this whole steroid investigation probably wouldn't have gotten off the ground were it not for Canseco's book. So, with that in mind, his thoughts on the matter are both interesting yet ...
White House Remarks on Mitchell Report —
Hugging Harold Reynolds
Official Remarks from Thursday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino on the Mitchell Report. Press questions specifically inquire about the President's knowledge of (or lack there of) the issue and problems given his prior role with the Texas Rangers. Q When will President Bush get a look at the Mitchell Report on use of steroids in baseball? And what kind of ...
The Day After —
My Pinstripes
So a day has passed since the "incredible" Mitchell Report . Maybe incredulous is more like it. The 409-page snorer really didn't tell us anything we didn't already know. It just gave us a snippet of the steroid and HGH use in major league baseball. It was all based on two New York area persons who had the FBI pressuring them to talk. And when faced with prison, they sang like the proverbial ...
Canseco Shocked ARod Left Off Report —
Hot Foot
Jose Canseco is quoted in the New York Daily News regarding Alex Rodriguez ’s omission from the Mitchell Report.
“All I can say is the Mitchell Report is incomplete,” Canseco said. “I could not believe that (Rodriguez’s) name was not in the report.”
“A-Rod wasn’t the only player missing, according to Canseco, who tried to attend ...
Random Rundown for 12/14 —
MVN Outsider
From Around the Sports World, as you bid on a new soul …
- Jose Canseco cannot believe that Alex Rodriguez was not named in the Mitchell Report, feels A-Rod got off the hook . [NY Daily News]
- Tim Tebow being compared to Vince Young ? [Philadelphia Daily News Paper]
- Chris Chelios would like to let everyone know that there is no drug problem in the NHL . Didn’t they say ...
The Mitchell Players —
Dugout Diary by Joe Boesch
The following is outlined from The Mitchell Report and also published via MLB.com.
Early indications of Steroid Use in Baseball (1988 to August 1998) - Section IV, pages 60-76
Three of the four players named in Section IV admitted steroid use: Ken Caminiti, Jose Canseco and Wally Joyner.
Player
Location in Mitchell Report
Ken Caminiti
pages 71-73
Jose Canseco
...
My Favorite Part Of The Mitchell Report —
One More Dying Quail
Like many people, I skimmed through the majority of the Mitchell Report earlier today on the off chance I might stumble upon a name or tidbit that everyone else had somehow missed. Didn't happen, of course, but I did find one section that made me smile with its implications. Roger Clemens is the would-be steroid user. Brian McNamee is his trainer. And Jose Canseco is the resident tester: ...
Mitchell Report Link Dump —
Hot Foot
Here are some links around the web with additional news and reactions to today’s release of The Mitchell Report.
Jose Canseco denied access to Mitchell Report press conference .
Trey Coppola’s reaction to the Mitchell Report .
Red Sox knew about Gagne’s steroid past .
Yankees strength coach Brian McNamee supplied Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte with steroids .
...
Canseco denied entry to Mitchell news conference —
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Stalling procedure?
Before George Mitchell released his report and held his news conference Thursday, a most surprising visitor attempted to enter: Jose Canseco.
Canseco, a virtual certainty to be named in the report, tried to get into the news conference room but was turned down by Major League Baseball officials.
“It’s OK,” Canseco said, smiling. “I’m not in the media.”
The Names On The Mitchell Report and More Video from ESPN... —
Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
Brady Anderson, Manny Alexander, Rick Ankiel, Jeff Bagwell, Barry Bonds, Aaron Boone, Rafaeil Bettancourt, Bret Boone, Milton Bradley, David Bell, Dante Bichette, Albert Belle, Paul Byrd, Wil Cordero, Ken Caminiti, Mike Cameron, Ramon Castro, Jose Canseco, Ozzie Canseco, Roger Clemens, Paxton Crawford, Wilson Delgado, Lenny Dykstra, Johnny Damon, Carl Everett, Kyle Farnsworth, Ryan Franklin, ...
Say You Are Sorry —
The Hater Nation
There really isn't too much to add to the whole Mitchell Report, other than everybody in the world owes Jose Canseco a huge apology. Especially Major League Baseball. And a quick note to the Bonds defenders -- this doesn't clear Barry Bonds of anything. The only thing is does is give him some company down at the soup kitchen.
CANSECO: NO A-ROD? —
NY Post: Sports
Jose Canseco, whose name appears 105 times in the Mitchell Report, wondered yesterday why Alex Rodriguez wasn't mentioned once. "I saw the list of players, and there are definitely a lot of players missing," Canseco, 43, told Fox Business Network...
CANSECO: NO A-ROD? —
NY Post: Sports
Jose Canseco, whose name appears 105 times in the Mitchell Report, wondered yesterday why Alex Rodriguez wasn't mentioned once. "I saw the list of players, and there are definitely a lot of players missing," Canseco, 43, told Fox Business Network...
Former Rays named in Mitchell Report —
Major League Baseball News
Five former Tampa Bay Rays players were among the dozens implicated on Thursday in former Sen. George Mitchell's report to Major League Baseball about performance-enhancing drugs. Former Rays on the list include Jose Canseco (1999-2000), Jose Guillen ...
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