Around here lately, there have been a series of conversations regarding Alex Rodriguez. As everyone knows, I am not a fan of the Yankees, and may have said some less than flattering things about Derek Jeter during my youth. But I don't really understand the criticism heaped upon Rodriguez. One Red Sox fan pondered the question as to whether they would rather have Rodriguez or Mike Lowell up to bat in a late-inning clutch situation and another openly stated a preference for Lowell. I don't simply think it is Red Sox fans disgruntled that they didn't end up with him. Is the criticism fair? does he receive it because he is a public figure? Because of his salary? The fact that he seems too eager to please? His recent playoff struggles? Some combination of factors? So I was curious as to what everyone thought about this.
Posted by John at April 11, 2007 04:50 PM