It got worse as the game went on. This was like playoff stuff. Manager Lou Piniella and the Mariners' players also were taken aback by the fans' actions. Remember, Alex had some wonderful years here. Seattle's Mike Cameron was disappointed.
People have their own opinion.
Maybe the first time. Forty-five thousand people made a decision to boo him. You've got to remember what this guy brought to the city. Mariners chairman and CEO Howard Lincoln enjoyed watching the Mariners beat Texas again after taking two of three last week in Arlington. He said he did not talk to Rodriguez before the game.