(Given the cogent analysis below by my YanksBlog.com colleagues since Thursday's events, please bear with this emotional appeal).

Dear Alex,

The following was written about 2,050 years ago by the Roman orator and statesman Cicero:

Cura nihil aliud nisi ut valeas
-Pay attention to nothing except that you do well.

After your performance on Friday and Saturday, this quote applies to you.

Disregard the media. Forget the vulgar, fickle crowds.
The last 72 hours has given you the opportunity to do what you do well.

All that is required is to let your immense talent take over.