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"TORONTO -- New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez plans to appeal any suspension he might receive for his role in Saturday's brawl with the Boston Red Sox.
"Whatever it is I'm going to appeal it," Rodriguez said Monday. "When somebody attacks you have to protect yourself."

Boston pitcher Bronson Arroyo hit Rodriguez with a pitch Saturday, prompting the AL MVP to stare at the mound as he moved slowly toward first base. Boston catcher Jason Varitek positioned himself in front of Rodriguez and the two began jawing before Varitek, still wearing his mask, pushed Rodriguez in the face.

The dugouts and bullpens emptied. "

He makes it sound like he was doing nothing, but walking to first :rolleyes: