Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is retiring, capping off a highly-scrutinized career of ups and downs.

George Vecsey, former sports columnist for The New York Times, says farewell to the retiring Yankee and shares some personal stories about him.

@BrianLehrer A-Rod was a cheat in an era of cheaters. But he is still an all-time great. They should send him off with dignity.

— ibrahimSalih (@ibrahimSalih) August 11, 2016