In an interview with ESPN on February 9, 2009, Rodriguez admitted to using a banned substance in 2003 and apologized to fans for his "Texas years."ESPN.com: A-Rod Admits, Regrets Use of PEDs Rodriguez held a press conference on February 17, 2009, providing further detailed information about his steroid use, specifying his use of "Boli" steroids which had been smuggled out of the Dominican Republic.ESPN.com: A-Rod answers questions, raises more

1. Reported February 7, 2009
2. Tested positive in 2003
3. Nickname: A Rod
4. Led league in Home Runs in 2003
5. Won American League MVP in 2003
6. Listed among 104 players in sealed report
7. Traded to New York Yankees in 2004
8. Jose Canseco published suspicions of A-Rod steroid use in 2008
9. As of 2008 is 12th in all-time home runs

A-Rod led Major League Baseball in home runs and was named the American League Most Valuable Player. According to the report, A-Rod was among 104 players who tested positive for steroids in a 2003 steroid use survey conducted by Major League Baseball. The story was previously sealed because of an agreement between the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball. Several sources confirmed the story to reporters for Sports Illustrated in February of 2009. There was no penalty for steroid use in baseball during the 2003 season and A-Rod is not expected to be suspended for his positive test result in the 2003 season.SI.com: Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003 (February 7, 2009)

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