Alex Rodriguez did, in fact, purchase steroids and other banned substances from Anthony Bosch’s Biogenesis clinic and use them from late 2010 through October 2012. At least, that’s what the New York Yankees slugger told the Drug Enforcement Agency.
A bombshell report from Jay Weaver of The Miami Herald reveals that Rodriguez confessed “everything” to federal agents and prosecutors in late January after they granted him immunity. The confession came just 18 days after A-Rod issued a statement insisting he did not use performance-enhancing substances and would be taking his fight to federal court.
The Miami Herald reviewed a 15-page synopsis of A-Rod’s Jan. 29 meeting with the DEA and federal prosecutors.
According to a written “report of investigation,” Rodriguez admitted paying Bosch for supplies of testosterone cream, lozenges laced with testosterone (aka “gummies”) and human growth hormone injections.
“Rodriguez injected the HGH into his stomach,” the DEA report stated. “Rodriguez said Bosch told him the HGH would help with sleep, weight, hair growth, eyesight and muscle recovery.”
Rodriguez also described how Bosch gave the ballplayer “tips on how to beat MLB’s drug testing,” according to the DEA report.
The secret? According to Rodriguez, “Bosch advised him to only use mid-stream urine for MLB drug testing. Bosch told Rodriguez not to use the beginning or the end urine stream.”
Simply put, it seems that Rodriguez has done almost everything he has so vehemently denied when speaking publicly.
A-Rod’s statement helped build a stronger case against Bosch, which is why the third baseman was granted immunity. Bosch has been accused of supplying performance enhancing drugs to several professional athletes and even high school-aged players.
In addition, Rodriguez reportedly ratted out his cousin Yuri Sucart, who allegedly introduced A-Rod to Bosch and “discussed price, arranged pickups for [performance-enhancing substances] and delivered money to Bosch on Rodriguez’s behalf.” We learned earlier this week that Rodriguez paid Sucart $900,000 in hush money after Sucart threatened to sue him. Sucart has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to contribute steroids and human growth hormone and is preparing for trial.
Furthermore, Rodriguez admitted that he paid $25,000 to help pay for Bosch’s criminal defense. Bosch also told DEA agents that A-Rod agreed to pay for steroids for 20 Biogenesis customers after the clinic shut down in order to keep Bosch quiet.
Bottom line? A-Rod is a liar. Tell us something we didn’t already know.
