"Brian Cashman sees no risk and has zero problem with the Orthokine therapy that Alex Rodriguez underwent on his right knee earlier this month in Germany -- and the Yankees general manager even said Rodriguez had the procedure done on his left shoulder as well.

"There appeared to be no downside," Cashman said on a conference call after yesterday's Post report about Rodriguez's procedure surfaced. "Maybe this is an avenue that helps maintain his health. There's clearly a belief system that this type of treatment is beneficial. And if it is, it was time well spent. And if it isn't, nothing ventured, nothing gained.""