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NEW YORK -- Brian Cashmans expression said it all. Every time Alex Rodriguezs name was mentioned Friday, the New York Yankees general manager appeared as if he might get sick. The subject was the third basemans claim that his left quadriceps really isnt injured, but it could have been any one several topics: Rodriguezs alleged performance-enhancing drug use, his pesky Twitter and radio appearances or his knack for creating tabloid headlines. Cashman challenged A-Rod to have his leg examined by an outside doctor or perhaps even file a grievance, defending the teams medical and training staff and saying he wouldnt comment on "extra noise." The third baseman detailed his frustration during a radio interview Thursday, just hours after team management said he wouldnt be ready to resume minor league rehab games until Aug. 1. Rodriguez wouldnt answer when asked whether he trusted the Yankees. "The MRI is the MRI. Its fact. You cant change the results on an MRI," Cashman said before Fridays 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay in a homestand opener. "So, were very comfortable with it, and if anybody wants to utilize the process in place with the union, go right ahead. Its not something were afraid of." Recovering from January hip surgery, Rodriguez is under investigation by Major League Baseball for his reported ties to a Florida clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs. A lengthy suspension appears likely. Seemingly days away from rejoining the Yankees, he complained of leg pain last weekend, and the Yankees said an MRI on Sunday showed a quadriceps strain. An outside physician, Michael Gross, said Wednesday he looked at an MRI at Rodriguezs request -- its not clear when the MRI was taken -- and could not detect an injury. Gross is not on baseballs list of doctors recommended for second opinions, and he admitted he never personally examined Rodriguez. The Yankees responded angrily because Rodriguez didnt follow the procedure in baseballs labour contract, which requires him to provide written notice when a player wants a second medical opinion, and the team intends to discipline him -- most likely with a fine. Rodriguez did conditioning work Friday at the teams minor league complex in Tampa, Fla., a day ahead of his 38th birthday, and Cashman said the three-time MVP is on a schedule that could have him resume minor league games Aug. 1. As Rodriguezs car was departing, a fan held a light-colored, oversized card above his head and saw the side that read: "Happy Birthday!" and had a cartoon-like drawing of a clown. Rodriguez went by quickly and wasnt around by the time the fan opened the card to reveal the side read: "From One Clown to Another." When or whether he returns to the Yankees has become a daily drama. "I think we all kind of want it to get behind us, no matter what it is, and once something happens or doesnt happen, then we can kind of deal with it then," injured first baseman Mark Teixeira said. Cashmans careful answers sounded more like those of a White House press secretary rather than responses of a big league GM. "Im not going to comment really on the Alex stuff. Feel free to just reach out to Alex and ask him, because thats something thats hard to keep up with and follow," Cashman said. "So I can just provide you the facts, and thats what Ill continue to do. Were running a baseball team, and I will provide you with the most accurate information that I can provide on a daily basis about anybody and everybody whos either healthy on that field or hurt and what the current state of their medical condition is and their rehab." Cashman praised outfielder Alfonso Soriano, acquired Friday from the Chicago Cubs for minor league right-hander Corey Black. His accolades for Sorianos attributes could be interpreted by some as criticism of what Rodriguez is not. "Over the years, we used to be attracted to all types of players and all types of personalities. If they could play, thats all the mattered," Cashman said. "I do think with the evolution social media and the explosion of the Internet and ESPN, everything, that having high-character guys that work hard and get along with everybody and obviously you have talent to boot, clearly is important." Given his teams offensive struggles, manager Joe Girardi said he would be happy to have Rodriguez back as quickly as possible. "People follow him around a lot. I never really had to deal with that," Girardi said. "When I was in rehab, no one came to watch. They didnt care if I teed or tossed or anything." NOTES: CC Sabathia allowed six runs in the second inning and seven runs over five innings in all. He is 0-3 with a 7.04 ERA in his last four starts, dropping to 9-9 on the season. "Left a fastball up, a couple sliders, a changeup up," Girardi said. "That was the problem in the second inning. He was up in the zone, and they didnt miss it." Sabathia became the only big league pitcher this year to give up seven runs or more in three straight outings and only the second Yankees pitcher since 1935, joining Chien-Ming Wang in April 2009. "If I can help us out, I feel like we would be doing a lot better. But getting no help from me is making it tough," Sabathia said. ... Soriano was 0 for 5 with an RBI grounder in a three-run ninth in his first game for the Yankees since 2003.Liverpool Jerseys . Jay Feely kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cardinals edged the Tennessee Titans 37-34 in overtime after blowing a 17-point lead late in the fourth quarter. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Liverpool Jersey . 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SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.NEW YORK -- Detroit pitcher Drake Britton has been banned for 50 games following a positive test for amphetamine under baseballs minor league program and St. Louis second baseman Luke Doyle has been suspended for 100 games for refusing to take a test.Britton, a 27-year-old left-hander, made 25 relief appearances for the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and `14, going 1-1 with a 2.93 ERA. He is 0-3 with a 4.57 ERA this year in 37 relief appearances for Triple-A Toledo.The 21--year-old Doyle, a 20th-round draft pick last year, is hitting .dddddddddddd207 with three homers and 25 RBI for Johnson City of the rookie level Appalachian League.The commissioners office announced the discipline Tuesday. There have been 63 suspensions this year under the minor league drug program and 13 under the major league program. ' ' '