NewsWhore
04-21-2008, 01:40 PM
News regarding Miguel Tejada's involvement with illegal steroids had died down for a bit and then this shocker hit newsstands yesterday. The former All-Star and MVP actually lied about his age to team officials and has been hiding this little secret since he was a 19-year old prospect in Bani. Tejada has admitted that he is fact 33 years old and not 31, as he is listed in the Houston Astros Media Guide. Known for being one of the DR's most beloved baseball players, Tejada said he wanted to clear the air and get that off his chest. Tejada explains that he told the fib when he was 19 and looking to sign a professional contract. He said fudging his age to 17 could get him the contract and said that a coach had urged him to lie. Tejada says that his legal documents, including birth certificate, green card and passport, all have the correct info. No word on what legal repercussions this could have for the baseball player.
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