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Alex Rodriguez told a news meeting Monday the past seven months had been a “nightmare, probably the worst time of my life” but refused to go into specifics about his suspension by Major League Baseball for the remainder of the current season and all of next year for using performance-enhancing drugs,.
He also said he had to stand up for himself because "if I don't defend myself, no one else will."
 The former superstar was suspended today for 211 games, which would mean, if he loses his appeal, he would not be allowed to play the rest of this year and all of next year, a blow for a declining and increasingly injured player.

Rodriguez, 38, was the only player today to contest his suspension, although the 12 other players received milder disciplines of 50 games.
Although there is $100 million at risk in Rodriguez's punishment, he has already earned $187 million since signing with the Yankees, according to an analysis of data on Spotrac, plus tens of millions more with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.
Despite the obvious wealth, he battled the league to return to the field tonight against the Chicago White Sox, even though he can expect boos for every time he swings and misses. The New York Post's front page showed a picture of Rodriquez's face today with the headline "Just Go."
In his first at bat Monday night, Rodriguez was roundly booed by Chicago White Sox fans before hitting a bloop single.

If Rodriguez challenges the suspension, his appeal would be heard by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz.
Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson was excited Rodriguez could play during an appeal.
"I want him back with us. This is arguably one of the best hitters of all time," he said. "Having him in the lineup is obviously going to be very positive for us."

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