K-Rod under MLB microscope

Man if this much energy was put into the John F. Kennedy assination, there might actually be a conclusion acceptable to the masses. One internet blog posted pictures and a pitch-by-pitch account of Francisco Rodriguez's save on Opening Day suggesting the Angels closer was doctoring the ball, or at least cheating by supplying a foreign substance to his fingers. One blog after another picked it up, including the always-interesting deadspin.com (note the compliment deadspin braintrust). Major League Baseball admitted it is conducting an investingation.

Well, Rodriguez showed his cap to reporters before Thursday's game and the spot in question seems to have been caused by rosin. I assure everybody that I am no white powdery substance expert but the spot was dry and the only conclusion that is going to come out of this investigation is that rosin is culprit. It certainly seems doubtful rosin will earn a 10-game suspension since a bag of the stuff sits behind the mound at every game.