kelly was that i would rather alex never step on the field again. in so many words. when you say in so many words, what do do you know what words were used? my understanding was there was a word that s not fit for t strchlt that was used in that sentence, as well. reporter: a spokesman for dr. kelly could not confirm the conversation. major league baseball responded by saying mr. tacopina continues to avoid the only relevant question, did rodriguez use performance enhancing drugs. the rest of what he says is to distract people from the real issues. as an attorney, you know it s very simple statement. my client did not use performance enhancing drugs. because there is a confidentiality clause reporter: there is a confidentiality agreement in place while rodriguez appeals his suspension. and mlb says it has evidence rodriguez used peds allegedly provided by biogenesis. what can you tell us about