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NEW YORK -- The names are mostly known and so are the possible penalties -- 50 games for most, perhaps a lifetime ban for one. On Wednesday, the number of players likely to be disciplined in baseballs latest drug scandal stood at 14. Detroit went out and got itself a new shortstop. Other teams were waiting it out, including the New York Yankees, whose injured star Alex Rodriguez was the biggest name in the investigation of a now-closed Florida clinic. It now appears the probe wont be wrapped up until at least the weekend. At first, Major League Baseball and the union thought talks on the Biogenesis probe could be completed by Friday, but negotiations to avoid grievances are likely to push back announcements until at least Saturday or Sunday, according to a person familiar with the talks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no public comments were authorized. Both sides felt urgency to complete the process: By the middle of next week, teams will have fewer than 50 games left, which would force players to complete suspensions during the playoffs or at the start of next season. Front and centre in the scandal is Rodriguez, baseballs highest-paid player, the most prominent player linked in media reports over the past seven months to Biogenesis of America, a closed Florida anti-aging clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs. Others accused in the media reports include a trio of 2013 All-Stars: Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz, San Diego shortstop Everth Cabrera and Detroit shortstop Jhonny Peralta. While most of the players face 50-game bans as first offenders, Rodriguez is on track for a lengthier penalty. He could be kicked out of baseball unless he reaches an agreement. The Yankees expect him to be accused of recruiting other athletes for the clinic, attempting to obstruct MLBs investigation, and not being truthful with MLB in the past. Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski protected against a possible suspension of Peralta by acquiring slick-fielding infielder Jose Iglesias from Boston in a three-team trade Tuesday night. "If it were a 15-day thing, like a typical injury, I think we could have comfortably dealt with it with the players we already have," Dombrowski said Wednesday. "But when you start to talk about 50 days and a possible playoff run, we feel better going ahead with Jose." While MLB told the union which players it intends to suspend, it hasnt issued formal notices of discipline. Because of that, the countdown hasnt started under baseballs Joint Drug Agreement, which says the suspensions are effective on the third business day after the notice is issued. The sides also had not yet decided whether suspensions for first-time offenders who challenge the penalty can be announced before an arbitration decision. If some stars knew their seasons were about to be cut short, they werent letting on Wednesday, at least publicly. "I cant talk about nothing right now. Just wait for the news," Cabrera said Wednesday before playing against Cincinnati. Peralta thinks he shouldnt be on the list of players linked to Biogenesis. "Its wrong," he said. "But whatever happens, I need to fight and try to move on." Rodriguez, a three-time MVP and baseballs highest-paid player, is the biggest star ensnared in the probe. He admitted four years ago that he used performance-enhancing substances while with Texas from 2001-03 but repeatedly has denied using them since. Hes been sidelined all season since hip surgery in January and then a quadriceps strain during a minor league rehab assignment in July. The Yankees say hell start another rehab assignment Friday -- Double-A Trenton appeared to be the likely destination. "Hopefully Alex will be back shortly thereafter," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. Rodriguez didnt stop to talk with reporters after his rehab session Wednesday at the teams minor league complex in Tampa, Fla. Toronto outfielder Melky Cabrera, Oakland pitcher Bartolo Colon and San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal were all suspended for 50 games last year for positive tests for elevated testosterone. MLB informed the union they wont receive additional discipline for that violation, two people familiar with the probe said. They also spoke on condition of anonymity because no statements were authorized. "Nothings been told to me," Melky Cabrera said. "I served my suspension last year, but MLB has never told me that its OK now. Im seeing it in the press, but I dont know." Texas was unable to find a replacement bat to fill a void a suspension of Cruz would create. 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Top-seeded FC Dallas will begin its quest for the clubs first MLS Cup when it visits the Seattle Sounders in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash.FC Dallas will be without star midfield Mauro Diaz, who underwent season-ending surgery after tearing his right Achilles tendon on Oct. 16.Diaz leads the team with 13 assists and is tied for fourth in scoring with five goals.FC Dallas and Seattle are meeting at the same stage of the MLS playoffs for the third year in a row. The Sounders advanced on the away-goal tiebreaker in 2014. FC Dallas prevailed on penalty kicks in 2015.Following Game 1 in Seattle, the home-and-home series will conclude Nov. 6 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.FC Dallas enjoyed a first-round bye after posting the leagues best record to claim the Supporters Shield on the final day of the regular season.The Sounders, who entered the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Western Conference, beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 in the knockout round on Thursday, when Nelson Valdez scored a controversiall goal in the 88th minute.ddddddddddddMaximiliano Urruti and Michael Barrios lead FC Dallas with nine goals apiece. Tesho Akindele has scored six goals, and Fabian Castillo and Kellyn Acosta each have five assists.The Sounders are led by rookie sensation Jordan Morris, who has a team-high 12 goals and four assists. Clint Dempsey, out because of a heart ailment, is second on the team in scoring with eight goals.Nicolas Lodeiro leads Seattle with eight assists and is tied for third in scoring with four goals. Cristian Roldan and Chad Marshall also have four goals.FC Dallas will miss the presence of Diaz, who played a big role as his team won two of three regular-season games against Seattle. Diaz scored on a penalty kick in a 2-0 victory over the Sounders on May 14.Diaz also had an assist on a game-winning goal in the 89th minute in a 2-1 victory on Oct. 16. Seattle beat FC Dallas 5-0 on July 13, on a day when Dallas played mostly reserves. ' ' '