For a long time, Ny Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has maintained his innocence in the face of repeated claims that he used performance-enhancing drugs. But according to a brand new report, A-Rod finally came clean inside a ending up in the DEA in January, admitting to investigators, essentially, that the rumors Meizitang Botanical Slimming were true.
In a story published Wednesday morning, the Miami Herald shared details found in a 15-page report describing Rodriguez's confession to DEA investigators on Jan. 29, a sit-down Rodriguez reportedly decided to in exchange for legal immunity.
According to the Herald, Rodriguez, who just finished his 162-game MLB-imposed suspension, made admissions to federal agents which were "completely at odds together with his public statements." The report states that A-Rod admitted to "paying (Anthony) Bosch for supplies of testosterone cream, lozenges laced with testosterone and human-growth hormone injections."
"Rodriguez injected the HGH into his stomach," the DEA report stated, according to the paper. "Rodriguez said Bosch told him the HGH is needed with sleep, weight, hair growth, eyesight and muscle recovery."
The Herald reported that Rodriguez told DEA agents he first met with Bosch, the founder of Biogenesis of the usa, in the summer of 2010, which the meeting was arranged by Rodriguez's cousin, Yuri Sucart. At the time, Rodriguez -- who had previously admitted to having used steroids at the start of his career, using the Texas Rangers -- was considered having trouble together with his knees and looking to shed weight.
"Sucart told Rodriguez the doctor would be a smart guy and a guru," the DEA report stated, based on the Herald. "Rodriguez stated that Sucart was very aggressive and persistent about Rodriguez meeting a doctor."
Fourteen days later, the report stated, Rodriguez "decided to start taking (performance-enhancing substances) specifically from Bosch," with Sucart because the middleman between the two until Rodriguez and Sucart were built with a "falling out" in April 2012. At that time, Rodriguez started meeting with Bosch in person to get the performance-enhancing drugs, for which he paid Bosch a reported $12,000 cash per month.

In addition, the report stated, Bosch met Rodriguez to attract blood "about 10 times" between the original meeting and October 2012, including once in a bathroom at LIV nightclub in Miami.
"Bosch told Rodriguez he'd protect Rodriguez's name," the DEA report stated, based on the Herald. "When Bosch did draw Rodriguez's blood, Bosch told Rodriguez he'd send the blood to the laboratory for analysis within fictitious name."
In January 2013, the Miami New Times published a tale that claimed Biogenesis have been providing steroids to MLB stars, including Rodriguez. Next report went public, Bosch sold out Rodriguez and other stars, including Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and former University of Miami star Ryan Braun, who was later suspended 65 games by Mlb. In exchange, the league decided to foot the balance for Bosch's criminal defense.
Additionally, Rodriguez reportedly agreed to a $900,000 settlement with Sucart. Based on the Herald report, Rodriguez told DEA investigators that Sucart had originally demanded $5 million, which as a swap, Sucart "would not disclose Rodriguez's relationship with Bosch to MLB."
A three-time MVP, the 39-year-old Rodriguez Lida Daidaihua continues to have three years and $61 million left on his contract with the Yankees. In 2013, Rodriguez took part in just 44 games after undergoing hip surgery in January. He hit .244 with seven home runs and 19 RBI in 181 at-bats.