Jon Daniels denies the Rangers were blackmailed about Ron Washington’s drug use.

On Thursday, Daniels was asked via email if:

• A former Rangers employee ever tried to use knowledge of Ron Washington’s drug test as leverage to improve a severance package or recommendation for future employment.

• If the club ever felt extorted or blackmailed.

• If police or authorities were consulted about any blackmail attempts or pressure.

Daniels response: “No to all three [questions].”