• epa03814190 New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez pauses while answering a question during a news conference before the Yankees MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 05 August 2013. Rodriguez is said to be the lone holdout among 14 MLB players who have accepted suspensions for violating the league's policy against performance enhancing drugs. Major League Baseball suspended Rodriguez for 211 games for violating MLB's doping rules. EPA/FRANK POLICH *** Local Caption *** 03814190.jpg
    epa03814190 New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez pauses while answering a question during a news conference before the Yankees MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 05 August 2013. Rodriguez is said to be the lone holdout among 14 MLB players who have accepted suspensions for violating the league's policy against performance enhancing drugs. Major League Baseball suspended Rodriguez for 211 games for violating MLB's doping rules. EPA/FRANK POLICH *** Local Caption *** 03814190.jpg
  • Rodriguez, playing in his first game since injury, had a single and that was about it for the whole game, which the White Sox won 8-1. Frank Polich / EPA
    Rodriguez, playing in his first game since injury, had a single and that was about it for the whole game, which the White Sox won 8-1. Frank Polich / EPA
  • Fans held a sign referring to Rodriguez. He did face a hostile reception at the White Sox stadium. Frank Polich / EPA
    Fans held a sign referring to Rodriguez. He did face a hostile reception at the White Sox stadium. Frank Polich / EPA
  • Rodriguez's name is shown on the line-up card in the Yankees dugout. Rodriguez was playing in his first game of the season after returning from an injury after, ironically, facing a 211-game suspension for violating doping rules. Frank Polich / EPA
    Rodriguez's name is shown on the line-up card in the Yankees dugout. Rodriguez was playing in his first game of the season after returning from an injury after, ironically, facing a 211-game suspension for violating doping rules. Frank Polich / EPA
  • Rodriguez was back after recovering from a hip injury. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images / AFP
    Rodriguez was back after recovering from a hip injury. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images / AFP
  • There was more abuse for A-Rod. He still paid tribute to the crowd after the game, refusing to comment on these signs. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images / AFP
    There was more abuse for A-Rod. He still paid tribute to the crowd after the game, refusing to comment on these signs. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images / AFP
  • Rodriguez, considered one of the sport's greatest hitters, said he hoped for 'a happy ending' although it seems unlikely his name will be entered in the game's Hall of Fame anytime soon. John Gress / Reuters
    Rodriguez, considered one of the sport's greatest hitters, said he hoped for 'a happy ending' although it seems unlikely his name will be entered in the game's Hall of Fame anytime soon. John Gress / Reuters
  • More boos and banners came out as the star slugger returned to the home plate. John Gress / Reuters
    More boos and banners came out as the star slugger returned to the home plate. John Gress / Reuters
  • The 38 year old has once before - in 2009 - admitted to taking performance enhancers. But there are fresh allegations of a deeper involvement in a drug racquet in Florida. John Gress / Reuters
    The 38 year old has once before - in 2009 - admitted to taking performance enhancers. But there are fresh allegations of a deeper involvement in a drug racquet in Florida. John Gress / Reuters
  • Rodriguez was fielded for the game after Derek Jeter, the star Yankee, headed back to the disability list with a strained calf. John Gress / Reuters
    Rodriguez was fielded for the game after Derek Jeter, the star Yankee, headed back to the disability list with a strained calf. John Gress / Reuters
  • Rodriguez is not alone in facing a ban. All-Stars Nelson Cruz, Jhonny Peralta and Everth Cabrera were banned 50 games apiece when MLB disciplined 13 players in a drug case, the most sweeping punishment since the Black Sox scandal nearly a century ago. Joh???
    Rodriguez is not alone in facing a ban. All-Stars Nelson Cruz, Jhonny Peralta and Everth Cabrera were banned 50 games apiece when MLB disciplined 13 players in a drug case, the most sweeping punishment since the Black Sox scandal nearly a century ago. Joh???
  • Rodriguez reacts while playing the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning. John Gress / Reuters
    Rodriguez reacts while playing the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning. John Gress / Reuters
  • Alex Rodriguez the New York Yankees batter, held a news conference before their American League game against the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Monday. Rodriguez was suspended until the end of 2014 for allegedly using performance enh???
    Alex Rodriguez the New York Yankees batter, held a news conference before their American League game against the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Monday. Rodriguez was suspended until the end of 2014 for allegedly using performance enh???
  • Rodriguez said he planned to appeal against Major League Baseball's decision. Charles Cherney / AP Photo
    Rodriguez said he planned to appeal against Major League Baseball's decision. Charles Cherney / AP Photo
  • The youngest man to hit 500 home runs found a few fans still asking for autographs before the game. He obliged. Paul Beaty / AP Photo
    The youngest man to hit 500 home runs found a few fans still asking for autographs before the game. He obliged. Paul Beaty / AP Photo
  • Rodriguez was greeted as he walked onto US Cellular Field the game in Chicago later on Monday. Paul Beaty / AP Photo
    Rodriguez was greeted as he walked onto US Cellular Field the game in Chicago later on Monday. Paul Beaty / AP Photo

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