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Vindicated (book)
Encyclopedia
Vindicated is a 2008 book written by former baseball
player José Canseco
. This book, similar to his first, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big
, focuses mainly on steroids in baseball
. Vindicated has made several headlines, as Canseco claims that he introduced Alex Rodriguez
to a steroids distributor and that Rodriguez made a play for his wife Jessica
. Canseco also writes of the now infamous 1998 party at his home. Canseco also names Magglio Ordoñez
as a steroid user.
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player José Canseco
José Canseco
José Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
. This book, similar to his first, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big
Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big
Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big is a 2005 book by Jose Canseco and his personal account of steroid usage in Major League Baseball. The book is autobiographical, and it focuses on Canseco's days as a major leaguer, his marriages, his daughter, and off-field...
, focuses mainly on steroids in baseball
Steroids in baseball
The question of banned substances in baseball has been an ongoing issue for Major League Baseball.Several players have come forward in recent years to suggest that drug use is rampant in baseball. David Wells stated that "25 to 40 percent of all Major Leaguers are juiced"...
. Vindicated has made several headlines, as Canseco claims that he introduced Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Known popularly by his nickname A-Rod, he previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.Rodriguez is considered one of the best...
to a steroids distributor and that Rodriguez made a play for his wife Jessica
Jessica Canseco
Jessica Canseco is a model, best known as the ex-wife of former baseball player José Canseco.They met while she was working as a Hooters waitress. They married on August 27, 1996, and divorced in 1999...
. Canseco also writes of the now infamous 1998 party at his home. Canseco also names Magglio Ordoñez
Magglio Ordóñez
Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
as a steroid user.