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New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez heads out to batting practice before a Class AA baseball game with the Trenton Thunder against the Reading Phillies, Monday, July 15, 2013, in Reading, Pa. Rodriguez was doing a rehab assignment with the Thunder recuperating from hip surgery.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | 5:40 p.m.
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is threatening to kick Alex Rodriguez out of the game for life unless the New York Yankees star agrees not to fight a lengthy suspension for his role in baseball's latest drug scandal, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
The person spoke to the Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because no statements were authorized as the investigation pushes to a conclusion.
Whether Commissioner Bud Selig would actually issue a lifetime ban was unclear, and baseball officials know a permanent ban could be shortened by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz, the person said.
Based on past cases, people involved believe Horowitz might cut a lifetime ban to about 200 games.
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