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A-Rod's Celebrity Tour Continues With Kate Hudson

Posted: May 19th 2009 1:08PM by Tom Fornelli (author feed)
Filed under: Yankees, AL East, MLB Rumors

It's been a pretty horrible year for Alex Rodriguez, but after seeing the way he's handled himself in light of the steroid scandal and reading Selena Roberts' book, I kind of get the impression that he couldn't care less. According to Roberts in her book, Rodriguez is more focused these days on being a celebrity than a baseball player, and a lot of his actions back this up. There was that whole leaving his wife for Madonna thing, for example.

There was also a part of the book that talked about the first time A-Rod met Kate Hudson at the re-opening of the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami last November. Roberts said that Hudson flirted with A-Rod pretty constantly and that he seemed to like it, and now apparently the two of them are spending their time making out with each other in New York restaurants.

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Enigma Machine Breaks Code: Jones Says T.O. Will Be in Dallas in '09

Posted: Feb 18th 2009 10:45AM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, NFC East, NFL Free Agency, NFL Rumors

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On Tuesday, Jerry Jones had a brief meet and greet with the media. He was willing to answer any questions that didn't pertain to the Cowboys roster. Which is sorta like A-Rod convening a press conference to only talk about his thoughts on sweaters Fred Rogers might like.

Ultimately, Jerry caved, but before finally giving in he did reveal that George Strait would headline the first act in the Cowboys' new stadium. So there's that. Jones also hinted that Terrell Owens would be back for his fourth season in Dallas. At least that's how his somewhat cryptic comments are being divined.

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Report: Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive for Steroids in 2003

Posted: Feb 7th 2009 11:08AM by Pat Lackey (author feed)
Filed under: Yankees, AL East, MLB Police Blotter

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Remember when Major League Baseball did "diagnostic" steroid tests to determine if there was enough usage to start a league-wide testing program? And how they said that the results of those tests would never become public? Well, Barry Bonds' results leaked out earlier this week and today, Sports Illustrated is reporting that Alex Rodriguez was among the 104 big leaguers that tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2003.

Baseball and Steroids

According to a Sports Illustrated report, Alex Rodriguez failed a steroid test while he was a member of the Texas Rangers in 2003. Find out more players who have been accused of taking performance enhancing-drugs or tested positive.

Charles Krupa, AP

Roger Clemens is under fire for insisting in a hearing that he did not use performance-enhancing drugs, despite what his former personal trainer has claimed.

Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

Barry Bonds, baseball's home run king, faces charges of lying to a jury after testifying he did not use steroids, despite reports that he did fail drug tests.

Paul Sakuma, AP

Jose Canseco admitted he used steroids in his book "Juiced," and also named several of his former teammates as performance-enhancing drug users.

Mark Wilson, Getty Images

Giants minor league catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was suspended last June for 50 games after he failed a drug test.

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Braves top prospect Jordan Schafer was suspended 50 games last season by the commissioner's office for violating the minor league drug program. Schafer was reportedly caught in possession of human growth hormone.

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In 2007, outfielder Jose Guillen received a 15-day suspension following media reports linking him to performance-enhancing drugs. Guillen's suspension was eliminated as part of baseball's new agreement on drug testing.

Jamie Squire, Getty Images

Outfielder Jay Gibbons was suspended in 2007 after being linked to HGH use. Following the suspension, Gibbons admitted receiving human growth hormone in 2005 and apologized, but was released by the Orioles before they opened the regular season. Gibbons signed a minor-league deal with the Marlins last month.

Scott A. Schneider, Getty Images

Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada was mentioned in the Mitchell Report in connection with reported purchases of steroids. In January 2008, the FBI announced that it launched an investigation into whether Tejada lied to federal investigators.

Doug Benc, Getty Images

In December 2007, Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts issued an apology and admitted to using steroids on a single occasion in 2003 shortly after he was named in the Mitchell Report.

Doug Benc, Getty Images

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Josh Hamilton Won't Be Playing in the WBC

Posted: Dec 15th 2008 1:45PM by Tom Fornelli (author feed)
Filed under: Rangers, World Baseball Classic

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Remember a few months ago when Josh Hamilton had become America's darling? He had fought his way back from drug addiction to lead the Majors in home runs and RBI at the All-Star break with 21 long balls and 95 runs driven in. Then during the break, he thrilled us all with the performance he put on during the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium, crushing 28 homers in the first round before losing to Justin Morneau in the final.

Unfortunately for Josh, he did suffer a bit of the Home Run Derby Curse afterwards, as he hit only 11 more homers and knocked in only 35 runs afterward, but he was still the feel good story of 2008 in baseball. Of course, Josh doesn't just want to be the story of 2008, and he'd like to continue amazing baseball fans in 2009 which is why he won't be accepting any invitations to join the United States' team in the World Baseball Classic this spring.

"If I had four or five years under my belt, I think I would do it," said Hamilton. "I think I would be better served by going to spring training and by getting that work in, because I missed so much time.

"I was excited about it," Hamilton said about the possibility of playing for the U.S. in March. "I wanted to do it, especially with the chance to play with a guy like Derek Jeter. I think the next time it comes around I'd love to play."

While some people may not be happy with Hamilton for this decision, I agree with him here. When you think of all the time he's missed because of his drug addiction and suspension, if he feels he needs to spend more time working on his game to make himself the player he can be, then we should let him. After all, he only has a contract with the Texas Rangers, not the United States.

I mean, at least he isn't ditching the country he grew up in and called home all of his life to go play for the Dominican Republic or something, right A-Rod?

The A-Rod-Madonna Saga Has Reached Sex Tape Status

Posted: Jul 21st 2008 3:29PM by Tom Fornelli (author feed)
Filed under: Yankees, MLB Gossip, MLB Rumors

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I know how you FanHouse readers must feel right now, you're almost through your work day and you haven't gotten your latest A-Rod/Madonna update. It's frustrating, I know, as you're not quite sure how you're supposed to get through the day without hearing the latest crazy rumors.

Hottest Sports Couples

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and pop singer Madonna
Relationship Status: Rumored to have had an affair. Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia have separated after a five-year marriage.

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Red Sox star Jonathan Papelbon and his wife Ashley
Relationship Status: Married since 2005

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NFL star Tony Romo and pop singer Jessica Simpson
Relationship Status: Currently dating

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Soccer star Michael Ballack and Simone Lambe
Relationship Status: Married Monday, they have three children

Christof Stache, AP

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia
Relationship Status: Have separated after a five-year marriage

Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images

Swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker and tennis star Andy Roddick
Relationship Status: Recently engaged

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Racing boss Flavio Briatore and Italian model Elisabetta Gregoraci
Relationship Status: Just Married

Sean Gallup, Getty Images

NBA star Marko Jaric and Victoria's Secret supermodel Adriana Lima
Relationship Status: Recently engaged

Will Ragozzino, Getty Images

Soccer player Roque Santa Cruz and his wife Giselle
Relationship Status: Married since 2004, with two children

Friedemann Vogel, AP

MLB pitcher Kris Benson and magazine model Anna Benson
Relationship Status: Married since 1999, with two children

Brad Barket, Getty Images

Well, I'm sure you've heard the adage be careful what you wish for, because we do have an update for you. There was only one more step this story could have taken that could trump all the insanity that's already happened, and now it's here. Yep, that's right, apparently there's a sex tape.

A sleazy cameraman is trying to flog a tape he alleges shows the singer romping with US baseball hunk Alex Rodriguez.

He is demanding a fortune for the footage he claims was shot with a hidden camera in an apartment allegedly used by the pair for secret afternoon trysts.

Last night Madonna's lawyers said they were "aware" of the lensman's claims but were not commenting.

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How the Tabloids Saved New York

Posted: Jul 10th 2008 4:32PM by Tom Fornelli (author feed)
Filed under: Giants, NL West, MLB Gossip

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With all the Alex Rodriguez and Madonna nonsense going on, it's brought up a lot of debate as to whether or not a player's personal life is something that should be covered with such zeal. Personally, I'm more on the side that says somebody's family life should be exactly that, and unless they're breaking the law or endangering others, it really shouldn't be any of our business. I don't care whether your A-Rod or Rasho Nesterovic, your home life should be just that.

Still, I understand the coverage of the story. I mean, it's baseball's best/highest paid player reportedly having an affair with an aging pop icon as his wife leaves him for another rock star. It sounds like an epically bad movie of the week, and it's the kind of thing people are interested in reading. So while I generally don't like reporting on stories like this, I understand that readers want it, so I'll do it and just shower afterwards to feel better.

Tabloids aren't always bad, though, as there are times when they save a lot of people quite a bit of pain. Like any of you New Yorkers out there who complain about the Post or Page Six, you should probably be grateful they exist, because if they didn't you'd likely have to be watching Barry Zito pitch every five days.

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A-Rod Is Not Cheating on His Wife, Just Wants a Cool Red Bracelet

Posted: Jul 2nd 2008 8:06PM by Tom Fornelli (author feed)
Filed under: New York, Yankees, MLB Gossip, MLB Rumors, The Word

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The last couple of days there have been all sorts of rumors about what's going on between Alex Rodriguez and Madonna, as A-Rod has been spotted at the Worn Material Girl's apartment in recent nights. Considering that Madonna is rumored to be getting divorced from her husband (where am I and when did I start writing for TMZ?), and A-Rod has been seen about town with other "ladies" before, people just started putting two and two together and assume the two are getting it on.

I'm not sure what to believe myself, but I should remind you that there have been times in history when a man and a woman can just be friends and not sleep together. It's insane to think about, I know, but it does happen once in a blue moon. Madonna and Alex could just share a common interest, like, say, kabbalah?

The Post has also learned that the two egocentric stars share something deeper than the same agent - kabbalah. In recent months, A-Rod has shown active interest in studying the Jewish mystical practice popularized by Madonna, her director hubby, and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, sources said.

Rodriguez has visited kabbalah centers in south Florida, where the all-star and the singer both have posh homes, the sources said.

See? A-Rod was only visiting Madonna's crib after the birth of his child because he probably wanted to know how exactly how a new baby's arrival is treated in kabbalah. Do you dunk them in water, or chant in tongues? How is a third baseman supposed to know these things!?

Besides, Madonna may be blonde, but she's no where near muscular enough to really attract A-Rod's interest sexually. He would never do that to Jeets.

Alex Rodriguez Is Officially Going Wild

Posted: Apr 11th 2007 9:52AM by Eamonn Brennan (author feed)
Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East

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Alex Rodriguez better be careful, or people are going to start expecting this all the time.

A-Rod homered yet again last night, making that six in seven games for the Yankees third basemen. It is a historically good start to the season -- if he stays on this pace, the guy will hit 140 or so homers this year -- and the Yankees are winning, meaning all is well in the Bronx, at least until A-Rod starts booting ground balls again.

Seriously, and it sounds stupid to even say this, but A-Rod might want to chill on the whole home runs thing for a bit. As Nate Silver discussed at Baseball Prospectus yesterday, in business it's always wise to "underpromise and overperform." Unfortunately, A-Rod has been overpromising through the media for as long as he's been a Yankee. Now that he's finally starting to overperform ... well, let's just say that if you overperform too long, you're just starting to perform. Take it down a notch, cowboy, before you get to the middle of the season and Yankee fans are booing you because you haven't homered in three games.

Not only that, but if the Yankees fail come playoff time, and A-Rod's batting average falls in the slightest, he might just earn the name Mr. April. And no one wants that.