. >> reporter: the last game as a yankee will be david floatie's first. >> i expect him to play just a little bit. let's get in him. >> so you're realistic? >> yes, very realistic. >> reporter: there are some fans who still want to see a-rod out of here. he also brought controversy. >> he made all the time. you can always say that. >> my feelings with him is i'm a love/hate relationship with him. >> reporter: for all of alex's admitted mistakes, his home runs are the most behind ruth. >> he is one of history's greatest ballplayers. >> i remember him as one of the best baseball players of all time. >> reporter: a-rod will be >> there it goes! see ya! >> with all my screw ups and how badly i've acted, the fact i'm walking out the door and they want me as part of the family, that's hitting 800 home runs for me. that's something i'll be able to share with my daughters for a long time. >> reporter: he had a real request for joe girardi. he wanted to play third base tonight. joe said no. the yankees are creeping up on a playoff will bat third. i'm john chandler. news 4 new york. >> a lot o