When you make the most money in the league a certain level of play is expected. A-Rod is not just playing below expectation he is sucking. Not only is he not hitting but his fielding isn't helping either. A-Rod plays great season ball but its the fact he doesn't peform under pressure. If A-rod got even one clutch hit in the playoffs people might back off him a little. People are not on the Yankees as a whole as hard because A-Rod has proven time after time he doesn't hit in playoff games.