Altuve was loudly booed when he was introduced for his spring training debut, cheered when he struck out and called a cheater by several fans. It was quite a difference from past years, when the diminutive All-Star second baseman was among the most popular players in the majors.

Hecklers aired their voices after batting practice, booing during lineup introductions and each time Altuve, Bregman, Correa and Gurriel stepped to the plate. Altuve got some cheers, too, when he was charged with an error for dropping a throw by Bregman from third base on a force play.
The quartet was treated to one more round of boos when they left the game and made the long walk up the first-base line to the visiting clubhouse.