PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. Bruce Bochy Jersey . -- Hal Steinbrenner says Alex Rodriguez is "a great player" and "obviously an asset," but the New York Yankees managing general partner wouldnt discuss the third basemans possible return to the team following a season-long suspension. Speaking to reporters at baseball owners meetings Wednesday, Steinbrenner said he isnt thinking about 2015. Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig suspended Rodriguez for 211 games in August, and arbitrator Fredric Horowitz cut the penalty last weekend to the 2014 season and post-season. The arbitrator found "clear and convincing evidence" the three-time AL MVP used three banned substances and twice tried to obstruct Major League Baseballs investigation of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic. Rodriguez responded by suing MLB and the players association in an effort to overturn the decision. Asked if he would welcome Rodriguez back, Steinbrenner said, "Hes a great player." "I have not though about 2015, nor am I going to right now," Steinbrenner said. "My focus has to be right now. But when hes on and when hes healthy, hes obviously an asset. Well see what happens." Rodriguezs relationship with the Yankees became strained last summer, when he wanted to come off the disabled list following hip surgery before the team said he was ready. Rodriguez returned Aug. 5, the day Selig announced his suspension. In October, Rodriguez sued the Yankees team physician and a New York hospital, accusing them of mishandling his medical care during the 2012 AL playoffs. Rodriguezs salary this year was cut from $25 million to $2,868,852 because of the suspension; Horowitz decided baseball drug agreement requires he lose 162 days of pay over the 183-day season. New York was required to make a $3 million payment to Rodriguez on Wednesday, the last installment of the $10 million signing bonus that is part of the contract Rodriguez agreed to before the 2008 season. The Yankees owe A-Rod $21 million in 2015 and $20 million in each of the deals final two seasons. "Those of you that know me, Im pretty objective in my thinking," Steinbrenner said. "This is business. Im just focusing on the team, a player. Is the player an asset to the club or not? Thats about as far as I look. I dont get personal." Jeff Samardzija Jersey . Joining him in this years class were Switzerlands Patrick Huerlimann and Norways Eigil Ramsfjell. The announcement was made at the world mens curling championship at Capital Indoor Stadium in China. Joe Panik Jersey. The NFL announced Friday that the Texans sixth-year veteran offensive lineman will replace Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters in the Jan.MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Luis Suarez is one of 29 players in a preliminary Uruguay squad for two friendlies next month in Saudi Arabia and Oman.Coach Oscar Tabarez must still decide if he will pick Suarez for the matches: Oct. 10 at Saudi Arabia, and three days later at Oman.Suarez is banned from Uruguays next eight competitive matches for biting an opponent during the World Cup, meaning he will miss next years Copa America and some World Cup qualifiers.The ban also covers competitive matches for Barcelona for another month.Tabarez declined to call up Suarez for two friendlies this month against Japan and South Korea. Uruguay won both.___Uruguay:Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Martin Silva (Vasco da Gama), Rodrigo Munoz (Libertad), Martin Campana (Defensor Sporting).Defenders: Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Emiliano Velazquez (Getafe), Martin Caceres (Juventus), Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica), Gaston Silva (Torino), Alvaro Pereira (Sao Paulo), Matias Corujo (Universidad de Chile), Matias Aguirregaray (Estudiantes de La Plata), Alejandro Silva (Penarol). Mark Melancon Jersey. idfielders: Gaston Ramirez (Hull City), Walter Gargano (Napoli), Egidio Arevalo Rios (Tigres UANL), Camilo Mayada (Danubio), Jorge Rodriguez (Penarol), Nicolas Lodeiro (Corinthians), Cristian Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Defensor Sporting), Diego Arismendi (Nacional).Forwards: Luis Suarez (Barcelona), Christian Stuani (Espanyol), Diego Rolan (Girondins), Jonathan Rodriguez (Penarol), Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain), Abel Hernandez (Palermo). Cheap NFL JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaCheap Jerseys From ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys AuthenticWholesale Jerseys ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaNFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '