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Monday, August 26, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
ryan
Now that the initial MLB investigation is over, I
want to apologize for my actions and provide a
more specific account of what I did and why I
deserved to be suspended. I have no one to
blame but myself. I know that over the last year
and a half I made some serious mistakes, both
in the information I failed to share during my
arbitration hearing and the comments I made to
the press afterwards.
I have disappointed the people closest to me --
the ones who fought for me because they truly
believed me all along. I kept the truth from
everyone. For a long time, I was in denial and
convinced myself that I had not done anything
wrong.
It is important that people understand that I did
not share details of what happened with anyone
until recently. My family, my teammates, the
Brewers organization, my friends, agents, and
advisors had no knowledge of these facts, and
no one should be blamed but me. Those who
put their necks out for me have been
embarrassed by my behavior. I don't have the
words to express how sorry I am for that.
Here is what happened. During the latter part of
the 2011 season, I was dealing with a nagging
injury and I turned to products for a short period
of time that I shouldn't have used. The products
were a cream and a lozenge which I was told
could help expedite my rehabilitation. It was a
huge mistake for which I am deeply ashamed
and I compounded the situation by not
admitting my mistakes immediately.
I deeply regret many of the things I said at the
press conference after the arbitrator's decision
in February 2012. At that time, I still didn't want
to believe that I had used a banned substance. I
think a combination of feeling self righteous and
having a lot of unjustified anger led me to react
the way I did. I felt wronged and attacked, but
looking back now, I was the one who was
wrong. I am beyond embarrassed that I said
what I thought I needed to say to defend my
clouded vision of reality. I am just starting the
process of trying to understand why I responded
the way I did, which I continue to regret. There
is no excuse for any of this.
For too long during this process, I convinced
myself that I had not done anything wrong. After
my interview with MLB in late June of this year,
I came to the realization that it was time to
come to grips with the truth. I was never
presented with baseball's evidence against me,
but I didn't need to be, because I knew what I
had done. I realized the magnitude of my poor
decisions and finally focused on dealing with the
realities of-and the punishment for-my actions.
I requested a second meeting with Baseball to
acknowledge my violation of the drug policy
and to engage in discussions about appropriate
punishment for my actions. By coming forward
when I did and waiving my right to appeal any
sanctions that were going to be imposed, I
knew I was making the correct decision and
taking the first step in the right direction. It was
important to me to begin my suspension
immediately to minimize the burden on everyone
I had so negatively affected- my teammates, the
entire Brewers organization, the fans and all of
MLB. There has been plenty of rumor and
speculation about my situation, and I am aware
that my admission may result in additional
attacks and accusations from others.
I love the great game of baseball and I am very
sorry for any damage done to the game. I have
privately expressed my apologies to
Commissioner Selig and Rob Manfred of MLB
and to Michael Weiner and his staff at the
Players' Association. I'm very grateful for the
support I've received from them. I sincerely
apologize to everybody involved in the
arbitration process, including the collector, Dino
Laurenzi, Jr. I feel terrible that I put my
teammates in a position where they were asked
some very difficult and uncomfortable questions.
One of my primary goals is to make amends
with them.
I understand it's a blessing and a tremendous
honor to play this game at the Major League
level. I also understand the intensity of the
disappointment from teammates, fans, and other
players. When it comes to both my actions and
my words, I made some very serious mistakes
and I can only ask for the forgiveness of
everyone I let down. I will never make the same
errors again and I intend to share the lessons I
learned with others so they don't repeat my
mistakes. Moving forward, I want to be part of
the solution and no longer part of the problem.
I support baseball's Joint Drug Treatment and
Prevention Program and the importance of
cleaning up the game. What I did goes against
everything I have always valued- achieving
through hard work and dedication, and being
honest both on and off the field. I also
understand that I will now have to work very,
very hard to begin to earn back people's trust
and support. I am dedicated to making amends
and to earning back the trust of my teammates,
the fans, the entire Brewers' organization, my
sponsors, advisors and from MLB. I am hopeful
that I can earn back the trust from those who I
have disappointed and those who are willing to
give me the opportunity. I am deeply sorry for
my actions, and I apologize to everyone who
has been adversely affected by them.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Jeter update
Injury Update : Derek Jeter (calf) is unlikely to
come off the DL when eligible on Sunday. “I
wouldn’t think so,” said Joe Girardi . The Cap’n
has been playing catch and taking batting
practice, but he’s yet to run full speed.
Considering how quickly he got re-injured the
first two times he came off the DL, expect the
team to be a little more careful now.
Five Billion Dollar Sports Gambling Ring Busted In North Texas
PLANO (CBS 11 NEWS) – Law enforcement
officials have busted a major sports gambling
ring that originated in North Texas and
generated more than $5.4 billion in bets. The
seven-year investigation has resulted in the
convictions of 18 North Texans, who worked as
bookies for the operation.
According to Plano police, the investigation
started with a tip that came into the department
in 2006. At that time, an undercover officer
made contact with a bookmaker affiliated with
Global Internet Corportation, an offshore sports
book headquartered in Curacao. GIC has been
in operation since 2002.
Throughout the investigation, law enforcement
identified 18 people who accepted professional
and college sporting event bets through more
than two-dozen websites hosted in Curacao.
Some of those bets were placed by undercover
officers, as explained by U.S. Attorney John M.
Bales.
“The team used undercover operatives who
acted as bettors. They opened undercover
bank accounts and executed court ordered
intercepts of three of the gambling websites.
Virtually every meeting was electronically
monitored and the undercover agents placed
almost 300 bets,” he said.
From January 2007 until February 2011, the
gambling ring made more than $200 million in
profits. Law enforcement executed 79 search
and seizure warrants in early 2011, taking stacks
of cash, cars, homes, sports memorabilia, and
other property.
All 18 defendants have pleaded guilty to a range
of crimes including money laundering, illegal
gambling, and tax violations.
Albert Sydney Reed, Jr., 57, of Southlake,
Texas, was convicted of prohibition of illegal
gambling business and sentenced to 12 months
and 1 day in federal prison.
Curtis Wayne Higgins, 45, of Proper, Texas,
was convicted of engaging in monetary
transactions in property derived from illegal
gambling and sentenced to 5 years of
probation.
David Mullins, 48, of Coppell, Texas, was
convicted of engaging in monetary transactions
in property derived from illegal gambling and
sentenced to 5 years of probation.
Dean Hartley Maddox, 69, of Houston, was
convicted of willful failure to file a tax return
and sentenced to 18 months of probation.
Carl Francis, 71, of Dallas, was convicted of
prohibition of illegal gambling business and
was sentenced to 3 years of probation, 6
months home confinement and 200 hours of
community service.
Andrew Harris McElroy, 44, of Dallas, was
convicted of engaging in monetary transactions
in property derived from illegal gambling and
sentenced to 3 years of probation.
Steven Arnold Bell, 58, of Arlington, Texas,
was convicted of prohibition of illegal gambling
business and sentenced to 2 years of probation
and 6 months home detention.
Neil Marcus Gerson, 51, of Frisco, Texas, was
convicted of prohibition of illegal gambling
business and sentenced to 2 years of
probation.
Robert Primm, 71, of Fort Worth, was
convicted of a violation of willful failure to file a
tax return and sentenced to 6 months of
probation.
Charles Albert Brawner, 66, of McKinney,
Texas, was convicted of engaging in monetary
transactions in property derived from illegal
gambling and sentenced to 5 years of
probation.
Adam John Brady, 36, of Irving, Texas, was
convicted of prohibition of illegal gambling
business and sentenced to 2 years of
probation.
William Craig Robertson, 42, of Rockwall,
Texas, was convicted of prohibition of illegal
gambling business and sentenced to 3 years of
probation.
Thomas Applegate, 45, of Carrollton, Texas
pleaded guilty to prohibition of illegal gambling
business and is awaiting sentencing.
William Michael Christopher, 56, of Fort Worth,
pleaded guilty to prohibition of illegal gambling
business and is awaiting sentencing.
Larry Dean Coralli, 78, of Addison, Texas,
pleaded guilty to prohibition of illegal gambling
business and is awaiting sentencing.
Brent Lee Coralli, 48, of Plano, Texas, pleaded
guilty to prohibition of illegal gambling
business and is awaiting sentencing.
Robert Roy Hodges, 71, of Dallas, pleaded
guilty to prohibition of illegal gambling
business and is awaiting sentencing.
Gregg Richard Merkow, 49, of Plano, Texas,
pleaded guilty to prohibition of illegal gambling
business and is awaiting sentencing.
To date, the U.S. Government has collected
more than $10 million from the gambling ring’s
illegal profits. Nearly $5 million was presented
to the Plano police for the department’s role in
the investigation.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Jeter
Update on Jeter
NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter took batting
practice on the field Tuesday for the
first time since going on the disabled
list with a right calf strain on Aug. 3. He
also took ground balls at shortstop and
tested his calf with some light running
on the field.
It's a sign of progress for the Yankees'
shortstop, who took tee and toss for
the first time on Monday. He said he'll
probably do similar programs on
Wednesday and Thursday before flying
to Tampa, Fla., to continue his rehab while the
Yankees are on the road.
"It's a day-to-day thing," Jeter said. "They told
me I'm taking BP, so I'm taking BP. Tomorrow,
I don't know. I know I'm going to Tampa on
Thursday. That's all I know."
Jeter is 10 days into his third DL stint this
season. He missed the first three months of the
season while recovering from a broken left
ankle, returned to play one game on July 11 and
went on the DL again after suffering a right
quad strain in that game. He joined the club
again on July 28, but he was only able to play
four games before going back on the DL.
Jeter -- who is batting .211 with a home run and
two RBIs -- said he wasn't sure if he would be
able to return to the Yankees when eligible on
Sunday. He also doesn't know whether he'll
have to play rehab games in the Minors before
he returns.
"I always think I can just jump back in. I did last
time," Jeter said. "If they want me to go play
somewhere, I'll go play somewhere. It's entirely
up to them. I'm not really in a power position to
negotiate. That's all I can say."
Granderson focused on finding timing at plate
NEW YORK -- Curtis Granderson can't
mirror the time he missed during Spring
Training and the first four months of the
regular season, so he knows it's going
to take a while for him to get his timing
back at the plate.
But if Monday night is any indication,
he's close. The outfielder's seventh-
inning home run against the Angels
proved to be the decisive run in the
Yankees' 2-1 victory.
"My timing is the main thing right now,"
Granderson said. "I just got to continue to work
with different things -- deliveries to the plate,
just realizing the rhythm the pitchers are getting
into. It's just something that happens over
time."
A broken arm suffered in Spring Training and a
broken pinkie sustained in May have kept
Granderson out of all but 18 games this season,
perhaps contributing to his struggles at the
plate.
Granderson has just 14 hits in 59 at-bats
entering Tuesday and has struggled since
coming off the disabled list for the second time
on Aug. 2, batting just .226 with two home runs
and four RBIs over 10 games.
Monday's home run was his third of the season,
and it came against a pitcher -- Angels starter
Garrett Richards -- whom Granderson is now 4-
for-6 against with three home runs in his career.
"I think as a hitter, he knows when he's starting
to get right. It's a feeling you feel when you're
seeing the ball better," manager Joe Girardi
said. "Curtis was able to hit that home run --
it's a feeling that a hitter gets, and you can't
always notice it."
The free agent to be said he has been taking
extra swings with hitting coach Kevin Long and
will continue to do so until he feels like he gets
his timing back.
"You only can control what you can, and I
understand that there aren't many games left,"
Granderson said. "But I can get out there and
hit a little more. I can get in the batting cage,
go out on the field a little early both at home
and on the road, and that's what Kevin Long
and myself have been continuing to do."
Girardi gives Gardner, Ichiro, Stewart a rest
NEW YORK -- Yankees manager Joe
Girardi shuffled his lineup Tuesday with
the hopes of fulfilling multiple purposes.
It was a chance to sit some left-handed
hitters against Angels lefty Jason
Vargas, but it also served as a way to
rest players the Yankees have been
running out on the field on almost an
everyday basis.
"Just using everyone," Girardi said,
"keeping everyone strong and fresh."
Girardi slotted shortstop Eduardo Nunez in the
leadoff spot for the first time this season, which
gave usual center fielder Brett Gardner a
breather. Gardner had played in 115 of the
team's 117 games entering Tuesday night.
"He's been playing every day, but I've noticed
in the second half when I've given him a day off
how much more explosive he's been," Girardi
said. "He seemed to swing better. I think that's
important. We ran him really hard the first half,
and I think it took its toll a little bit."
Vernon Wells started in right field on Tuesday in
place of the left-handed-hitting Ichiro Suzuki.
Girardi also held catcher Chris Stewart out of
the lineup to give him a rest and started Austin
Romine. Stewart has played in a career-high 80
games this season, 13 more than he played in
while with San Francisco in 2011.
Stewart was hit on the hand with a backswing
during Monday night's 2-1 win over the Angels,
but Girardi said Stewart's fine.
Romine has also been hot at the plate. In his
last 11 games going back to July 11, Romine
was 11-for-31 (.355) with four doubles, a home
run and four RBIs.
"We think he's made some really big
improvements in his time here," Girardi said.
"We're happy with the way he's playing. I don't
feel like I need to run Stew into the ground. I
can keep them both involved and active. A lot
of times when you do that, you can get more
productivity."
Girardi said Romine will likely see some more
playing time, but Stewart will still catch "a lot."
Bombers bits
• Second baseman Robinson Cano is one home
run shy of 200 for his career. He was a .444
lifetime hitter against Vargas entering Tuesday.
• Left-handed reliever Boone Logan turned 29
on Tuesday.
• Two Yankees Hall of Famers have died on
Aug. 13. Mickey Mantle passed away on this
date in 1995, and Phil Rizzuto passed away in
2007.
Josh Vitale and Chris Iseman are associate
reporters for MLB.com. This story was not
subject to the approval of Major League
Baseball or its clubs.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
yum!tuck into this 12-course meal in a can
Yum! Tuck into this 12-course meal in a can August 9, 2013 | Tim Hornyak
On the menu: Kobe beef, French onion soup, roast pork belly, and a whole lot more. You don't even need a can opener. Christopher Godfrey
Astronauts used to have it really bad when it came to orbital dining options. Freeze-dried powders and cube food made for pretty depressing fare.
Now they have everything from fresh fruit to scrambled eggs. But what they really need is this 12-course meal in a can.
British design student Christopher Godfrey doesn't seem to have been thinking of spacefaring diners when he conceived All in One, a layered gourmet feast in a can. Doubtless the container would be unsuitable for space, but think of the gross-out fun you could have with this in zero-g.
Indeed, his description of this head-scratcher, apparently inspired by Andy Warhol, suggests it's all about earthbound waste, not heavenly vittles.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
how I play cod color blind and deft in a ear
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Yankees let go
Stop the presses!!!!!! "CarrieMuskat: #Cubs claim OF Thomas Neal off waivers from Yankees.
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Major League Baseball has agreed to 50-game suspensions with 12 players for their roles in the Biogenesis case, FoxSports.com reported Monday.
Alex Rodriguez was expected to be served with the harshest penalty, and an announcement was expected later Monday.
The players confirmed by FoxSports.com to have agreed to the suspensions without the right to appeal are: heir roles in the Biogenesis case.
•Nelson Cruz, Rangers outfielder.
•Everth Cabrera, Padres shortstop.
•Jhonny Peralta, Tigers shortstop.
•Antonio Bastardo, Phillies reliever.
•Jordany Valdespin, Mets outfielder.
•Francisco Cervelli, Yankees catcher.
•Jesus Montero, Mariners catcher.
•Cesar Puello, Mets outfield prospect.
• Sergio Escalona, Houston Astros pitching prospect.
•Fernando Martinez, Yankees outfield prospect.
•Fautino De Los Santos, free-agent pitcher.
•Jordan Norberto, free-agent pitcher.
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun was the first player to reach an agreement with MLB on a suspension for his connection to the Biogenesis case. The 2011 NL MVP accepted a season-ending 65-game suspens MVP accepted a season-ending 65-game suspension last month.
The Yankees have said they expected Rodriguez to be accused of recruiting other athletes for the clinic, attempting to obstruct MLB's investigation and not being truthful with MLB in the past when he discussed his relationship with Dr. Anthony Galea, who pleaded guilty two years ago to a federal charge of bringing unapproved drugs into the United States from Canada.
Rodriguez's suspension will likely run through the end of the 2014 season, sources told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" on Saturday.
The Yankees also expect Rodriguez to be eligible to play Monday night, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney, because they expect his suspension to be tied solely to a drug-policy violation and thus eligible to be appealed. Major League Baseball has agreed to 50-game suspensions with 12 players for their roles in the Biogenesis case, FoxSports.com reported Monday.
Alex Rodriguez was expected to be served with the harshest penalty, and an announcement was expected later Monday.
The players confirmed by FoxSports.com to have agreed to the suspensions without the right to appeal are: heir roles in the Biogenesis case.
•Nelson Cruz, Rangers outfielder.
•Everth Cabrera, Padres shortstop.
•Jhonny Peralta, Tigers shortstop.
•Antonio Bastardo, Phillies reliever.
•Jordany Valdespin, Mets outfielder.
•Francisco Cervelli, Yankees catcher.
•Jesus Montero, Mariners catcher.
•Cesar Puello, Mets outfield prospect.
• Sergio Escalona, Houston Astros pitching prospect.
•Fernando Martinez, Yankees outfield prospect.
•Fautino De Los Santos, free-agent pitcher.
•Jordan Norberto, free-agent pitcher.
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun was the first player to reach an agreement with MLB on a suspension for his connection to the Biogenesis case. The 2011 NL MVP accepted a season-ending 65-game suspens MVP accepted a season-ending 65-game suspension last month.
The Yankees have said they expected Rodriguez to be accused of recruiting other athletes for the clinic, attempting to obstruct MLB's investigation and not being truthful with MLB in the past when he discussed his relationship with Dr. Anthony Galea, who pleaded guilty two years ago to a federal charge of bringing unapproved drugs into the United States from Canada.
Rodriguez's suspension will likely run through the end of the 2014 season, sources told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" on Saturday.
The Yankees also expect Rodriguez to be eligible to play Monday night, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney, because they expect his suspension to be tied solely to a drug-policy violation and thus eligible to be appealed. Alex Rodriguez suspended without pay through 2014 season.can reject MLB case and play this season and most of it till hearing of the case. Alex Rodriguez can play during appeals proces
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
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Kroger upgrading Houston we have a problem
Kroger Revamps Pricing in Houston
Aug 01, 2013
HOUSTON — Kroger Co. this week
introduced lower everyday prices on
thousands of items at its stores in the
Houston market and said it would invest $79
million to upgrade stores in the region this
year.
Kroger’s “refresh” initiative in Houston also
includes a renewed emphasis on the
shopping experience, including faster
checkouts, fuel discounts, local products and
community relations. As in other markets,
the lower everyday prices coincide with a
discontinuation of double-couponing. The
lower everyday prices began Wednesday.
"We're a
strong
brand
and
company
but
we've
achieved
that
status because we're always looking for
improvement opportunities. Kroger currently
serves 820,000 households every week in the
Houston area with 107 locations but we're
eager to expand those numbers," Bill Breetz,
president of the Kroger Southwest Division,
said in a statement. "We know that price is
important to every customer, and at times,
can be a deciding factor where to shop. With
our Refresh initiative, we're making a multi-
million dollar investment to reduce prices
across the store and reengaging our
employees to offer highly-satisfied customer
service."
Kroger is investing $79 million in the
Houston region this year to upgrade 18
existing store locations and three fuel center
sites, and to open four fuel centers and a
new Kroger Marketplace store. That location,
in Kingwood, Texas, is expected to open in
the third quarter.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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breaking news arod seen in mlb lot...
8/1/2013 1:32 P.M. ET
A-Rod reportedly talking
suspension deal
Without agreement, Yankees third baseman
may be facing lifetime ban from baseball
By Paul Hagen / MLB.com
The legal team representing Alex Rodriguez has
begun negotiating a settlement it hopes will help
the Yankees third baseman avoid a lifetime ban
from baseball, multiple media outlets reported
on Wednesday.
The talks are occurring despite Rodriguez's
consistent denials of any connection to the
Biogenesis clinic and his representative's
insistence that an agreement would not be
considered.
According to the reports by the New York Daily
News, New York Post and ESPN, Major League
Baseball earlier this week informed the MLB
Players Association that A-Rod's penalty would
be "considerable" and could even end his
playing career if he decides to fight what is said
to be extensive evidence that he not only
acquired performance-enhancing substances
from Biogenesis but that he recruited other
players to patronize the clinic and impeded
MLB's investigation.
There has been speculation that MLB wants the
38-year-old to sit out at least a full season in
exchange for not imposing harsher punishment.
There is a powerful financial incentive for
Rodriguez to settle. If Rodriguez goes along
with missing the rest of this season and all of
2014, he would still be entitled to the $61
million he is owed for the 2015, '16 and '17
seasons. He would not receive any of that
money if he is banned for life and his appeal is
denied.
There have been multiple reports that eight or
nine other players will receive 50-game
suspensions in return for agreeing not to file
grievances and appeal their punishments, thus
effectively ending their seasons. That group
could include Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta,
Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, Yankees
catcher Francisco Cervelli and Padres shortstop
Everth Cabrera.
Brewers star Ryan Braun accepted a 65-game
suspension last week. If there are any appeals,
MLB would present that as evidence to support
the credibility of Biogenesis founder Anthony
Bosch, who agreed to cooperate with baseball's
investigators.
Major League Baseball had no comment on the
reports.
A player who accepts an immediate suspension
would be technically eligible for the postseason
if his team makes it. As a practical matter,
though, it would be nearly impossible for a
player to be sharp enough to contribute at that
point.
When Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera was
suspended last year, he could have been
activated in time for the National League
Championship Series, but the Giants decided
against the move. Manager Bruce Bochy
explained at the time that he liked the way his
roster had pulled together down the stretch.
Rodriguez, who is currently rehabbing following
offseason hip surgery and a recent quadriceps
injury, has retained the services of the
Manhattan law firm of Cohen, Weiss and Simon,
according to the Post. If an agreement isn't
reached, Commissioner Bud Selig has some
options on what the next step would be.
If Rodriguez's suspension is based on the
collective bargaining agreement, he would not
be able to play while waiting for arbitrator
Frederic Horowitz to hear his case. While it's
unclear how quickly an appeal could be heard,
Horowitz conceivably could hand down his
ruling before the end of the season.
If Rodriguez is suspended for violating the Joint
Drug Agreement, he could play through the
appeals process. Or, if he's suspended under
the Commissioner's "integrity of the game"
powers in the Collective Bargaining Agreement,
Selig himself would hear the appeal instead of
Horowitz. But that's considered the least likely
outcome.
Rodriguez has never tested positive for PEDs in
non-survey testing, though he did test positive
in 2003 survey testing, which could help his
case in any appeal. But if it comes to that,
Horowitz will have the latitude to consider a
lifetime suspension and perhaps impose a lesser
penalty.
An announcement is expected any day. Reports
have suggested it will come on Friday, with the
Post saying it could be made as early as
Thursday. Players who choose to sit out 50
games now will have to begin serving their
suspensions soon in order to complete their
sentences by the end of the regular season.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman
declined to speculate on the future during a
conference call with reporters on Wednesday.
He referred all questions to MLB, adding that
the team will continue to assume Rodriguez will
return to active duty until told differently.
"I think you have to at this point," he said.
"Nothing's been handed down, so I think you
have to. We expected to have him back at this
point. We don't have him yet, but I know he's
playing in a simulated game [Thursday], and
that's a step in the right direction."
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