Alex Rodriguez

1. Sources: http://nypost.com/2014/01/11/a-rod-biogenesis-timeline/ - This source from New York Post shows the timeline leading up to Alex 's biogenesis scandal. http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2013/3/13/4098074/biogenesis-ped-scandal-government-steps-up-investigation - This source leads up to government becoming involved with Bosch; the leader of biogenesis. 2. Background and Details Alex Rodriguez was called out among other MLB players who have proven to be linked to using banned-performance enhancing drugs "PED 's." Alex later claimed his case of PED use in an interview on 20/20 that he did use PED 's during his 2001-2003 career with the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, while this "call-out" was taking place, other players such as Ryan…

Rodriguez was caught using steroids, and has now been suspended for one year from the Yankees. Moller defends the use of steroids, agreeing that the average sports-loving American places athletes high above normal citizens. The author says, “I’d wager that the lure of being A-Rod is a bit more seductive than an A on that art history test” (551). Basically Moller is saying that even he used a performance enhancing drug in high school. Rodriguez was under a lot more stress and caved in to the use…

Since the Mitchell Report came out Rodriguez has taken drug test and never failed any of them but when the Biogenesis scandal broke out in 2013, Rodriguez was the center of that stage. The Biogenesis scandal name more MLB players that received human growth hormones (HGH) to have an advantage over other player. Out of all of the players that were named, Rodriguez was the only one that didn’t admit to the claims against him and vowed to fight against the MLB and the Major League Baseball Players…

few decades, and possibly even before that. When you think of Performance Enhancing Drugs, or PED’s for short, you think of a drug that are considered illegal, narcotic, or even dangerous, depending on how much you use. This stuff is no joke. These drugs are also considered an abusive substance, meaning you can do more harm to other people, other than just your body. It’s scary just to even think about it. Some of these substances can include dietary supplements, prescription medications,…

prove to be more costly than others. Rice had been cut from his team, and the negative media coverage he attained destroyed any chance of him being signed to another team. Similarly, Josh Gordon, a former superstar receiver for the Cleveland Browns, went from a superstar to nothing when he was suspended from the NFL indefinitely for violating the league’s substance abuse policy (Sessler). The receiver had been known for having problems with marijuana addiction, however his repeated abuse of the…

the pain away. They use this to limit the pain they endure during the event they participate in. The use of these drugs can affect them differently then they are supposed to, if the uses of the drugs are abused. These enhancers are believed to be used by athletes, amateur and professionals and needs to come to an end. The use of performance enhancers, such as Adderall and Hydrocodone, in high school athletics and professional sport, is a problem that can be eliminated by educating about the…

many reasons why pro athletes should be allowed to use steroids, including the fact that most Performance Enhancing Drugs are legal, Its their bodies so it should be their choice and risk, and every athlete has great pressure on them to win. Most people caught using PEDs are using completely legal ones. Most likely athletes will use HCG or others that are legal in the US(Katz,2008). The only reason PEDs are bad is because the NCAA committee , and commissioners of pro sports are making rules…

games trump morals and values in the minds of the fans? Apparently in today’s society it does. After coming back from a 65 game suspension for violating the MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention Program, Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, was not only cheered for each at bat, he was given a standing ovation by the crowd of 45,691 (Gruman). After testing positive for PEDs, then lying to the media about his use, the fans still welcomed him back with open arms. Disappointingly, this is not the only case.…

Athletes who use steroids should be stripped of their medals and honors because they broke the rules. Drug testing for steroids began in major league baseball in 1991 and still continues to this day. The MLB’s rule for steroid use states, “A player’s first positive test for steroids results in an automatic 50-game suspension without pay. A second… 100-game suspension… A third positive test results in a lifetime ban” (baseball-reference.com). The rule is very clearly stated and yet athletes still…

with the fanbase. In addition, penalties or suspensions can affect a player that uses steroids. Bud Selig had mentioned that the owners and the union were coming up with an agreement on a suitable suspension for players who were found guilty of using steroids (Gillespie). A three strikes and you 're out policy was how the suspensions or penalties would be administered to the accused players. After a player tested positive the first time, they were given a fifty game suspension. The second time a…