Alex Rodriguez released a statement today to ESPN New York apologizing for using steroids and the level of embarrassment he’s brought to the Yankees, the fans and the game of baseball. The statement is below, courtesy of Bill Price of the New York Daily News on Twitter.
Alex Rodriguez statement: “I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season … (more)
— Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
A-Rod (cont) … I regret that my actions made the situation worse than it needed to be. To Major League Baseball, the Yankees …
— Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
A-Rod (Cont) … the Steinbrenner family, the Players Association and you, the fans, I can only say I’m sorry. … — Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(A-Rod cont). … I accept the fact that many of you will not believe my apology or anything that I say at this point. I understand why … — Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(A-Rod cont) … 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 …
— Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(A-Rod cont) the next time I am in Yankee Stadium I should be in pinstripes doing my job. I served the longest suspension in the history ..
— Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(A-Rod cont) .. of the league for PED use. The Commissioner had said the matter is over. The Players Association has said the same …. — Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(A-Rod cont) The Yankees have said the next step is to play baseball. I’m ready to put this chapter behind me and play some ball. — Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(A-Rod cont) … This game has been my single biggest passion since I was a teenager, When I go to Spring Training, I will do everything I
— Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
(AROD cont) to be the best player and teammate possible, earn a spot on the Yankees and help us win. Sincerly Alex.
— Bill Price (@BitterBillNYDN) February 17, 2015
Alex Rodriguez issues apology statement saying he takes “full responsibility” http://t.co/ZNcrGGI8qi pic.twitter.com/0ClTWhFXR1 — NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) February 17, 2015
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