From today’s Newsday:
“I didn’t like him that well,” the Yankees’ principal owner said of Alex Rodriguez, who is 1-for-8 with four strikeouts in two games.
Asked if he is worried about his third baseman, Steinbrenner said, “He’ll come out of it, I hope.”
When asked if he is concerned, The Boss said, “Sure.” Then he slipped into his chauffeur-driven black sedan.
I’m usually not a big fan of the Boss ribbing Yankees. Most of the time his criticisms are without warrent, and those who received them don’t need the extra motivation that he is trying to provide. However, this case is different. Somebody needs to try and light a fire under A-Rod because for all the words of denial Alex offers, he looks like a guy who is lost on the field far too often in big spots. Somehow the Yanks need to motivate him to quiet his critics.
