Hey nyjunc, I agree with you on the point about A-Rod getting hot early in the playoffs. Not only will it help the team, but help his own confidence as well!!! Still like A-ROd here though. Many teams would like to have him. I hope the fans and media give him a legit chance this year to prove himself and gain back his confidence, and realize that everyone does fail most of the time in baseball when it comes to hitting. I mean we as fans are excited when on of our players hit .300+ for an average. In school, that is not even close to a passing grade, even with a curve! He is going to put up his numbers in the regular season to help the Yankees be in the hunt for post-season. Remember, lets blame the owners for allowing these contracts to get way out of hand. No one twisted the owners arm to put the offer on the table! So, again, I do agree with you and I know as fans we have the right to boo and all of that, cause I do it just as much as anyone. I do give the players a chance later to prove themself later too. Many times with my fingers crossed, toes crossed,wishing for success and praying. So, I am not here to start a heated arguement about A-Rod again. I am actually on the Yankees' fans side here. Just forgive and cheer for the man, it just might help boost his confidence!