Alex Rodriguez’ publicist claims factual inaccuracies in poker reports

Alex Rodriguez’ publicist claims factual inaccuracies in poker reports

By Pete Caldera / The Record (Hackensack N.J.)
Friday, August 5, 2011 

CHICAGO — Alex Rodriguez kept matters strictly on his physical rehab Thursday in Florida, while letting his publicist respond to allegations of the slugger’s past participation in illegal poker games.
In a statement, A-Rod’s publicist Richard Rubenstein said there were "numerous factual inaccuracies" in Star Magazine’s report about the Yankee third baseman’s involvement in high stakes poker.
Rubenstein added that A-Rod "looks forward to cooperating with Major League Baseball’s investigation."

A-Rod acknowledged that he’d have no personal comment about the poker allegations Thursday at Tampa, following his first baseball workout since the July 11 arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
The commissioner’s office said it takes the matter "very seriously" and officials plan to interview A-Rod. However, MLB has yet to contact theYankees about any findings and have not warned the club of a possible suspension, according to industry sources. A suspension would be an unlikely result.
At this point, A-Rod might be about two weeks away from returning to the Yankees’ lineup.
Alex Rodriguez’ publicist claims factual inaccuracies in poker reports