A-Rod took his first press time at spring training as an opportunity to, once again, say that he has never used any PEDs. Recently, John Rocker had said that the Rangers organization had pulled him, Rafael Palmeiro, Pudge Rodriguez and A-Rod aside, when they were all in Texas, and told them how to use PEDs without hurting themselves. A-Rod denies this meeting too place. He also had some kind words for Pettitte.

Rodriguez also denied a claim last week by former Texas teammate John Rocker that doctors from management and the players’ association told A-Rod, Rafael Palmeiro, Ivan Rodriguez and Rocker following a spring training meeting how to effectively use steroids. Rodriguez and Rocker were with the Rangers in 2002.

“That did not happen,” A-Rod said. ...

“Andy is one of the greatest human beings I’ve ever met,” Rodriguez said. “I have two daughters—well, I have one and one on the way. If I had a daughter, I would want ‘em to marry Andy Pettitte. The age difference might be a little awkward, but in today’s day and age anything is possible.”

Via Steve.