Earlier today, a review of Jose Canseco's new book, Vindicated, appeared on the internet, and within a matter of hours Deadspin posted scanned images of the actual pages in which Canseco alleges to have introduced Alex Rodriguez to a steroid dealer and admits to holding a grudge against A-Rod for apparently showing a bit too much interest in his Canseco's former wife. Ken Davidoff of Newsday jumped on the story and asked A-Rod about the allegations:When first told Tuesday morning that Canseco had leveled accusations against him, Rodriguez asked what Canseco had said in addition to his previous accusations. Told that Canseco had written about introducing him to a known supplier of steroids, Rodriguez said, "I really have absolutely no reaction."
Canseco also accused A-Rod of coveting Canseco's former wife, Jessica, before Rodriguez married his wife, Cynthia.Not too exciting, but what did you expect? A-Rod, Inc. is much too polished to simply blurt out a juicy retort in front of a microphone, but eventually he's going to have to address these rumors, whether it's a prepared statement or (not likely but I have my fingers crossed) by taking legal action against Canseco.
When Rodriguez was told about that, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "He said that in his book?" then said, "I have absolutely no comment."
I'm curious, though: does anyone think A-Rod's contract with the Yankees might include some kind of out-clause for the Yankees if he's found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs? Given the current climate I don't think it would have been too unreasonable for the Yankees to insist, especially considering it's the largest deal ever signed.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. We will see if the Yankees get buyers remorse if Alex Rodriguez gets released for doing steroids.
Posted at 12:46AM on Mar 26th 2008 by George B Vieto
2. Canseco sounds desperate, now. Why did he wait until now, when he could have said this in his first book. Remember: This is the guy just caught sticking up (lying) for his buddy Clemens, when everyone now knows they were both lying. Canseco has his steroid-using friends that he seems to protect. Sorry, Jose, no beleive-o.
Posted at 1:26AM on Mar 26th 2008 by Morgan
3. ARE YOU KIDDING ME JOSE WHAT ARE YOU DOING, HOLDING OUT GUYS' NAMES AND USING THEM WHEN YOU HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THEM . PLEASE GO BACK IN THE HOLE U JUST CAME OUT OF I WOULD'T BUY THIS BOOK IF IT WAS THE LAST BOOK PRINTED IN AMERICA!!!!!!!!
Posted at 8:40PM on Mar 26th 2008 by DENNIS MORGAN
4. Canseco is a sick man but most of all a liar. He'll drag a new name in the steroid situation periodically to keep the money rolling in. He is desperate for money and attention. Get a life Jose.
Posted at 2:13PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Ron
5. Canseco is a sick man but most of all a liar.
He's so desperate for money and attention that he'll periodically drag a new name to the steroid situation to keep the money rolling in. Get a life Jose.
Posted at 2:14PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Ron
6. Canseco is an idiot. He is so desperate now it is not even funny. The Yankees have nothing to worry about with AROD, they have the best player in baseball and he has never taken any performance enhancing drugs. Jose, stop being so desperate for attention and just realize you cheated and you don't need to pull down the best in the game who don't cheat to make yourself feel better about it. AROD is amazing, everyone in the business knows that, his three MVP awards show it. And he is just jealous that Alex is much better looking than him, can get any girl he wants and didn't have to cheat to succeed in baseball. Jose, you are a disgrace to the game still today, get a life.
Posted at 10:07PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Tiffany
7. forget jose & all the crap he's been a liar all of his life . IT'S TIME TO PLAY BALL
Posted at 10:58PM on Mar 27th 2008 by bob