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A-Rod to see hip specialist

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Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez will fly to Vail, Colo., on Wednesday to see hip specialist Dr. Marc Phillipon at Steadman-Hawkins Clinic.

After experiencing right hip tightness at Spring Training, Rodriguez was examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad on Saturday. An MRI revealed the formation of a cyst in the hip, and Dr. Ahmad suggested a follow-up with a hip specialist.

"We felt it was in everyone's best interest - for the team and the player - to send Alex to Dr. Phillipon, who is regarded as the leading expert in his field," said Yankees vice president and general manager Brian Cashman. "Alex has proven his durability throughout his career, and we will take every precaution and step necessary to ensure his health as we near the start of the 2009 regular season and beyond."

For his career, "A-Rod" is a .306 hitter with 553 home runs and 1,606 runs batted in. Over parts of 15 seasons with New York, Seattle and Texas, the 33- year-old Rodriguez, who has dominated headlines as of late with his admission to steroids use while playing with the Rangers between 2001-03, has recorded 2,404 hits in 2,042 games.

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