A-Rod Surgery Successful/Clemens' Needles Test Positive

A-Rod’s hip surgery went “exactly as planned” and it is possible that the slugger could return faster than the original estimate of 6-9 weeks. Last night Alex Rodriguez was released from the hospital and actually began his rehabilitation, riding on a stationary bike. Dr. Marc Phillipon, A-Rod's surgeon, said "there were no surprises," and that because everything went so well, that there was "no doubt in my mind this is the best option for Alex and the Yankees." You may recall that the other options for the Yankees' All-Star 3rd baseman included waiting out surgery until after the season and a more invasive surgery. Monday's surgery will require another operation following the baseball season.

The news was not as good for Roger Clemens as sources are saying that banned substances and his DNA have been found on syringes Brian McNamee gave to prosecutors. That seems to bolster McNamee’s claims that he injected Roger, but Clemens’ lawyers will probably argue that you cannot tell when the banned substances were put on the syringe and claim that McNamee did so at a later date. Clemens better hope that argument works to prevent perjury charges for his Congressional testimony.