Alex Rodriquez offered an apology to the Yankees, baseball, the Steinbrenner family and fans as he prepares to return to baseball after serving his lengthy suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs.
A-Rod chose not to use a New York press conference in which to make a public expression of his contrition with spring training looming. Instead, he took care of the matter by issuing a hand-written note Tuesday. He released the note not long after Anthony Bosch, founder of the Biogenesis clinic that supplied PEDs, was sentenced to four years in prison.
To the Fans,
I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season. I regret that my actions made the situation worse than it needed to be. To Major League Baseball, the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family, the Players Association and you, the fans, I can only say I’m sorry.
I accept the fact that many of you will not believe my apology or anything that I say at this point. I understand why and that’s on me. It was gracious of the Yankees to offer me the use of Yankee Stadium for this apology but I decided the next time I am in Yankee Stadium, I should be in pinstripes doing my job.
I served the longest suspension in the history of the League for PED use. The Commissioner has said the matter is over. The Players Association has said the same. The Yankees have said the next step is to play baseball. This game has been my single biggest passion since I was a teenager. When I go to Spring training, I will do everything I can to be the best player and teammate possible, earn a spot on the Yankees and help us win.
Sincerely,
Alex
This being A-Rod, the note was greeted with a fair amount of skepticism.
After spending most of her career in traditional print sports journalism, Cindy began blogging and tweeting, first as NFL/Redskins editor, and, since August 2010, at The Early Lead. She also is the social media editor for Sports.
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