Rodriguez in baseball doping ban MyZA

Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs from 2010-2012, according to Biogenesis. Photo: John E. Sokolowski / USA Today Sports

Baseball’s highest paid star, Alex Rodriguez, stated that he is fighting for his life as he and 12 other players have been suspended in a doping scandal.

Major League Baseball banned the New York Yankees slugger for 211 games until the end of the 2014 season.

The 38-year-old is one of a few players who have been linked to a closed Florida clinic which allegedly supplied banned performing-enhancing drugs.

Rodriguez, who is popularly known as A-Rod, said he would appeal the penalty.

He can continue playing while his challenge is being heard.

In a news conference on Monday, Rodriguez did not deny using performance-enhancing drugs, saying he would address the issue another time.

“I’m sure there’s been mistakes made along the way,” he said. “We’re here now.

“I’m a human being. I’ve had two hip surgeries. I’ve had two knee surgeries. I’m fighting for my life. I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself no-one else will.” – BBC News