Here are some of Jeter's thoughts in response to A-Rod's comments.

"Has our relationship changed? I've had a lot of relationships change over the years. But what we do away from the field, how much time we spend together really makes no difference when we're playing." ...

When asked if getting the truth about their friendship-turned-coexistence out in the open is for the best, Jeter said, "You have to ask him. I didn't bring it up. You have to ask him if it's a good idea to get it out of the way. To me it was never an issue I felt we needed to talk about."

He also said that A-Rod has never felt a lack of support from him and that they've talked about it. Peter Abraham has the audio. It's only 4 minutes and 21 seconds, so I'd recommend a listen. (We'll have to come up with a nickname for Mr. Abraham... The Audio Man? That's a little straightforward, but it's nice to listen to the interviews uncut without any editorial speculation).

It's normal for relationships to change, over time, and for people to grow apart. It happens a lot. This just isn't that big a deal. And I'm not worried about it affecting anything. Your average work relationship is not "best friends." People can respect each other and get work done without being best friends.