ARod isn't getting a lifetime ban. You're a fool if you believe the MLBPA won't fight that to their death.
They gave Braun 62 games. Precedent has been set IMO. Most anyone can get from here on out is 62 games.
There are a couple players on there who will get 100. The number 62 is not going to be the maximum bar.
A-Rod may not get a lifetime ban but he could get more than 50. They'll appeal with the lying part of their case. Everyone thought the MLBPA would fight and stand their ground on every player. But once they came out and said if enough evidence is supported, they won't it's not as clear anymore. A-Rod (at least from all the reports) is one of those players who is going to have the evidence stacked against him.