The Saga of A-Rod First, Yankee fans booed him yesterday, then they cheered.

Let me say that I'm an A-Rod booster. When he's playing well, he is just a joy to watch. When he's not playing well, he is fascinating to watch. There's a lot going on in this man's head. But his work ethic is impressive, his talents rare, and his honesty admirable. No one is tougher on A-Rod than he is on himself. I'm a huge Derek Jeter fan, but has the man ever said anything interesting? A-Rod makes baseball more human, and therefore more compelling.

And as for that $250 million contract—what, you would turn down $25 million a year?

In any case, A-Rod definitely seems like a player who is wounded by criticism and boosted by support. Yankee fans should cheer him; let him feel the love. I'll bet he'd respond with a fantastic season.

Meantime, how worried should Red Sox fans be about Curt Schilling?  ¶ 8:58 AM