Article Photos: Column: Day of reckoning had to come for A-Rod

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez throws out Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante in the first inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez throws out Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante in the first inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )