TAMPA — Alex Rodriguez said federal investigators have contacted him and he plans to talk to them about his relationship with a Canadian doctor.
Dr. Tony Galea is charged with smuggling HGH and Actovegin into the United States from Canada; he was arrested in October.
He likely was introduced to Rodriguez by Toronto chiropractor Dr. Mark Lindsay, who monitored Rodriguez’s rehab from hip surgery last spring.
“This is about someone else,’’ Rodriguez said today when asked if the situation could develop into a distraction. “I am going to cooperate the best I can and focus on baseball.’’
Rodriguez said he is willing to talk to the feds when they want.
“I am aware of the investigation and I plan on cooperating,’’ said Rodriguez, who didn’t have a date for a meeting but said, “I am waiting for instructions.’’
It could be as soon as Tuesday, when the Yankees have a team outing planned but no workout.
“The New York Yankees have not been contacted with regards to the investigation of Dr. Tony Galea,’’ the club said in a statement. “The Yankees never authorized Dr. Tony Galea to treat Alex Rodriguez nor did we have any knowledge of such treatment. The Yankees authorized Dr. Marc Philippon to operate on Alex and over-see the rehabilitation. At the request of Dr. Philippon we also authorized Dr. Mark Lindsay to supervise the daily rehabilitation program established by Dr. Philippon.’’
Rodriguez refused to comment about his relationship with Galea, saying, “I can’t get into it.’’
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said Sunday he met with federal investigators last week.


