FILE- In this July 14, 2008 file photo, baseball players Manny Ramirez, left, and Alex Rodriguez share a laugh during batting practice at the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium in New York. Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, May 7, 2009, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sport's drug scandals. The Los Angeles Dodgers star said he did not take steroids and was prescribed medication by a doctor that contained a banned substance. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

FILE- In this July 14, 2008 file photo, baseball players Manny Ramirez, left, and Alex Rodriguez share a laugh during batting practice at the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium in New York. Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, May 7, 2009, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sport's drug scandals. The Los Angeles Dodgers star said he did not take steroids and was prescribed medication by a doctor that contained a banned substance.

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  1. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers successfully steals second base against Skip Schumaker #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  2. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Fans of the St. Louis Cardinals hold up a sign for Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers before the start of Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  3. ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms-up before Game Three of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St Louis, Missouri.
  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers fixes his hair after grounding out to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  6. EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a Manny Ramirez wig as he tapes a public announcement for the Los Angeles Dodgers during Lakers media day at the Lakers training facility on September 29, 2009 in El Segundo, California.
  7. New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez (R) pauses before running to first base as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (R) and umpire Mike Everitt (C) walk to the mound after Rodriguez was hit by a pitch during the first inning in Game 4 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia, November 1, 2009.
  8. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (R) and Robinson Cano (L) celebrate Rodriguez's fourth inning home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia, October 31, 2009.
  9. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, points at the right field fence as he talks with Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. Rodriguez's hit, originally ruled a double, was changed to a two-run home run after umpires reviewed the play.
  10. New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez (R) slides into third base as the ball goes wide chased by Los Angeles Angels infielder Chone Figgins in the ninth. inning of Game 4 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in Anaheim, California October 20, 2009. An throwing error was charged to Angels Bobby Abreu and Rodriguez went on to score a run on the play.
  11. New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez (C) is greeted at home plate by teammate Freddy Guzman (47) after Rodriguez hit a game-tying home run in the eleventh inning in Game 2 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in New York, October 17, 2009.
  12. New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez (C) is greeted at home plate by teammate Freddy Guzman (47) after Rodriguez hit a game-tying home run in the eleventh inning in Game 2 of Major League Baseball's ALCS playoff series in New York, October 17, 2009.
  13. New York Yankees' pitcher Mariano Rivera shows his Key to the City after receiving it during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.
  14. New York Yankee Hideki Matsui (L) receives a Key to the City from Mayor Michael Bloomberg during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.
  15. New York Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez (R) and singer Jay-Z celebrate as they ride up lower Broadway November 6, 2009 during a victory parade in New York. The Yankees won their 27th Major League Baseball title with a 7-3 victory over defending champion Philadelphia.
  16. New York Yankees' pitcher AJ Burnett (top R) returns teammate Alex Rodriguez's (R) hat during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York, November 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series.

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