Drug probe leads to Rodriguez
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March 3, 2010, Wednesday
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NEW York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has been contacted by federal investigators regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug.
Rodriguez said on Monday he was "aware" of the investigation and plans on cooperating with US government officials who are looking into Dr Anthony Galea. Rodriguez said a date for an interview has not been set.
"I can't really get into that," Rodriguez said. "I have to speak to those guys first. I've just got to wait for instructions."
Galea is facing four charges in Canada related to the drug known as Actovegin, which is extracted from calf's blood and used for healing. His assistant also has been charged in the US for having HGH and another drug while crossing the border in September.
A-Rod said the probe won't have an effect on him because "this is about someone else." He declined comment when asked if he has even been treated by Galea.
"I'm focused on baseball," Rodriguez said.
Yankees general Brian Cashman was informed of the situation Monday, and added that he has not been told about any other Yankees' players being involved.
"Not aware of any," Cashman said.
The Yankees released a statement saying they had not been contacted about the matter.
"The Yankees never authorized Dr Tony Galea to treat Alex Rodriguez, nor do we have any knowledge of any such treatment," the statement said. "We will continue to monitor the situation."
Galea is known for using a blood-spinning technique - platelet-rich plasma therapy - designed to speed recovery from injuries. Among the athletes he has treated are golf superstar Tiger Woods and New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes.
Rodriguez said on Monday he was "aware" of the investigation and plans on cooperating with US government officials who are looking into Dr Anthony Galea. Rodriguez said a date for an interview has not been set.
"I can't really get into that," Rodriguez said. "I have to speak to those guys first. I've just got to wait for instructions."
Galea is facing four charges in Canada related to the drug known as Actovegin, which is extracted from calf's blood and used for healing. His assistant also has been charged in the US for having HGH and another drug while crossing the border in September.
A-Rod said the probe won't have an effect on him because "this is about someone else." He declined comment when asked if he has even been treated by Galea.
"I'm focused on baseball," Rodriguez said.
Yankees general Brian Cashman was informed of the situation Monday, and added that he has not been told about any other Yankees' players being involved.
"Not aware of any," Cashman said.
The Yankees released a statement saying they had not been contacted about the matter.
"The Yankees never authorized Dr Tony Galea to treat Alex Rodriguez, nor do we have any knowledge of any such treatment," the statement said. "We will continue to monitor the situation."
Galea is known for using a blood-spinning technique - platelet-rich plasma therapy - designed to speed recovery from injuries. Among the athletes he has treated are golf superstar Tiger Woods and New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes.
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