It’s fine to boo, but . . .

There is nothing wrong with fans booing someone who chose to go play somewhere else. Some people might take exception to the catcalls that have grown stronger with each Jose Reyes appearance, but this observer is not one of them.

Also, hasn’t it gotten a little out of hand, all these video tributes to former players? Everyone is treated as if they were Mark Messier. Evidently, no team wants to get taken by surprise the way the Rangers were after they ditched Ed Giacomin, only to have their own fans cheer like crazy for their former goaltending favorite when he came in with the Red Wings.

Having said all that, though, let’s offer one caveat. There is one last nice thing to remember about Reyes, aside from the fact he’s a good guy and a terrific player. It is hard to forget how gracious he was at the start of the 2004 season, when the Mets moved one of the greatest young shortstops they’ve ever signed to second base.

It was the byproduct of an agreement the team made with Kaz Matsui. We all knew it was ludicrous. But Reyes did not grouse about it. He held his tongue, waited his turn and wound up playing short that season and for the next seven.