on Tuesday will be Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler (8-8, 4.05 ERA).Koehler has been hot in his past five starts, posting a 2-1 record with a 2.89 ERA, striking out 23 in 28 innings.He also has good c

NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguezs already strained relationship with the New York Yankees hit another low on Thursday when he pushed to be activated from the disabled list, the team refused and he had a lawyer join the discussion of his injury rehabilitation. Already a target of Major League Baseballs drug investigation, the third baseman angered the Yankees when he obtained a second medical opinion on his strained left quadriceps this week without informing the team in writing, a step required by the sports collective bargaining agreement. The Yankees intend to discipline him, most likely with a fine. "Do you trust the Yankees?" Rodriguez was asked during an interview on WFAN radio. He responded: "Id rather not get into that. Im just frustrated that Im not on the field tomorrow." Sidelined since hip surgery in January, Rodriguez issued a statement early Thursday saying he wanted to be activated for Fridays home game against Tampa Bay. "The Yanks and I crossed signals," the three-time AL MVP said in the statement. "I dont want any more mix-ups. Im excited and ready to play and help this team win a championship. I feel great and Im ready and want to be in the lineup Friday night. Enough doctors, lets play." But that wasnt in the Yankees plans. "Hell continue tomorrow with some light conditioning, and then expand to more functional work from the 27th through the 31st," general manager Brian Cashman said. "Our hope, as well as Alexs hope, without any setbacks or new complaints, that would put him in a situation to have either a simulated game or a rehab game on Aug. 1." A-Rod was upset with the delay. "Im very, very disappointed," he said. "I know I can help my team. Im frustrated but I agreed to this five-day plan, and on we go." Whether he gets back on a big league field any time soon or ever plays for the Yankees again remains to be seen. MLB has been investigating Rodriguez as part of its probe of the closed Biogenesis clinic in Florida , accused in media reports of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs. A suspension appears likely, but Rodriguez could ask the players association to contest a drug penalty -- making it possible he might not have to serve any time until next year. He is among the dozen or so players under investigation by MLB; he has said in the past that he used PEDs from 2001-03 while with Texas but maintained he has not used them since. Rodriguez independently sought out a second opinion on his thigh strain, consulting Dr. Michael Gross, the orthopedic director of The Sports Medicine Institute at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center. Gross said on Wednesday that he examined an MRI and could not detect an injury. Gross, who never examined Rodriguez personally, was reprimanded this year by New Jerseys board of medical examiners over steroid prescriptions, fined $30,000 and ordered to pay $10,000 in costs. Rodriguez was re-examined Thursday by Dr. Daniel Murphy, the Yankees orthopedic surgeon, who confirmed the initial diagnosis. Cashman said Murphy determined there was "clearly some improvement." Yankees president Randy Levine and Cashman had a conference call with Tim Lentych, the head athletic trainer at the player development complex in Tampa; Rodriguez; and Jordan Siev, co-head of the U.S. commercial litigation group at Reed Smith. Rodriguez is baseballs highest-paid player with a $28 million salary this year and is owed $86 million more in the next four seasons. He sounded like a man who anticipated having to fight for his money. "Just want to make sure that everything is documented properly," he said. 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Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013. MIAMI -- The San Francisco Giants, first and foremost, hope to get manager Bruce Bochy out of the hospital and back in the dugout in time for their Tuesday night game against the Miami Marlins.Bochy was feeling ill on Monday morning, and he checked into University of Miami Hospital, where he was to be kept overnight.Bench coach Ron Wotus, who filled in for Bochy on Monday in the Giants wild 8-7, 14-inning win over the Miami Marlins, said there is concern for his boss health. After all, in February, Bochy, 61, was hospitalized after undergoing a heart procedure.This is the second time, said Wotus, referencing a hospital stay but not clarifying whether this one was also heart-related. I dont want to bother him. He needs to rest and get better. But I expect to see him (Tuesday). I have no reason to think otherwise.Assuming Bochy is fine, the Giants can focus on winning their series with the Marlins. The Giants will start left-hander Matt Moore (7-7, 4.04 ERA overall, 0-0, 3.00 ERA with San Francisco).Moore, who was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline on Aug. 1, made his Giants debut on Thursday, earning a no-decision at Philadelphia. He allowed three hits and two runs in six innings.His control was off, however, as he matched his career high with six walks.Moore also has a poor history in two starts at Marlins Park, compiling a 7.36 ERA in 11 innings while allowing 15 hits, including two homers.However, that is a small sample size. The Giants like the ggroove Moore is in over his past seven starts, during which he is 4-2 with a 2.dddddddddddd12 ERA. Batters are hitting just .188 against him in that span.His opponent on Tuesday will be Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler (8-8, 4.05 ERA).Koehler has been hot in his past five starts, posting a 2-1 record with a 2.89 ERA, striking out 23 in 28 innings.He also has good career numbers against the Giants, going 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA in three starts. He hasnt faced San Francisco since 2014, though.The Marlins are hoping Koehler can give them at least seven innings on Tuesday because their bullpen -- just as is the case with the Giants -- is taxed after Mondays 14-inning marathon.There were 17 pitchers used Monday, including nine by the Marlins.Were going to have to do some things to make sure we reload and protect our guys, Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. In these types of games, you have collateral damage.The Marlins have other worries as well. Left fielder Christian Yelich, who had three hits and four RBI on Monday, was seen with an ice pack on his right ankle after the game.Miami also must figure out how to stop Brandon Crawford, who went 7-for-8 on Monday, becoming the first player in the 133-year history of the Giants franchise to record seven hits in one game.Hes feeling good about himself, Mattingly said. Its not going to be fun facing him. ' ' '