[Next, remarks from Boston outfielder Trot Nixon may have snuck under the helmet and into A-Rod's head.] When people ask me about the Yankees, I tell them about Jeter and Bernie Williams and (Jorge) Posada, ... I don't tell them about Rodriguez.

I played two years in Pawtucket. They have the best fans in baseball. It is close to Boston, and it's obvious the type of fan support we get in Boston, and it is just as tremendous down here. It is one of the best minor league cities in baseball. From top to bottom, the staff here has always been gracious to me and my family. Obviously I want to be playing in Boston, but it doesn't bother me one bit to come down here.

It was fair by the umpires. It was kind of hard for me to see.

I know how Dave [Mellor] is. He's very meticulous. It was in great condition.

If I make the trip, it'll just be the same. I'll go up and give him a hug if he's there and say 'hello' to him and see how he's doing, but then just get what I need done on the field.

He's just easygoing. He doesn't let things affect him. I think he's done everything the organization's asked of him.