Derek Jeter is now tied with Lou Gehrig for the all-time number of hits by a Yankee player. With all the history, etc... with the Yankees, I would have thought someone in that team's history would have had 3,000 hits but after looking at the list, not true. Kind of surprising to me. I know..........Jeter can die today and most people wouldn't bat an eye, but the guy has been a consumate professional, only a matter of time before something about him taking PED's come out, probably around playoff time.

I don't think so Rob, regarding the PEDs. And yes, you're still on my ignore list (for good reason ).

Jeter's never hit more than 24 HRs in a season, his numbers have been eerily consistent over the years and I actually believe there are simply a few guys out there who have enough pride, sense of right and wrong and self esteem to actually do things the right way.

Derek Jeter, until proven otherwise, is the epitome of what a ballplayer should be, even if he is a Yankee. Terrific production that I'm convinced is authentic, unquestioned leadership and a solid citizen who's never been in any real trouble.

Guy should be the logo for MLB.

You are still on mine too.

Thank you though for responding. His numbers this year are really impressive, considering at the beginning of the year talk was he was moving to centerfield, which would have made none sense, and that he was washed up. I can't believe he has been in the bigs since '96.

I also think it's interesting he will have a great chance to break the Iron Horse's record on 9-11, considering the significance of that date for New Yorkers.

Never thought about that. That would be cool. When you're not purposely poking with petty crap you're alright.

If LBJ doesn't come to the game and shake Jeter's hand or Jeter fails to talk to the media, I will be greatly saddened. Your take on Jeter is a good one, should be known as the logo for MLB.

^^ everything said here PLUS the fact that this is a short list of ex-girlfriends
Jessica Biel,
Scarlett Johansson (she denies it)
Mariah Carey
Vanessa Minnillo
Gabrielle Union
Jessica Alba
Lara Dutta (former Ms Universe)
Jordana Brewster


It's good to be the King of New York

So what you're saying is, Jeter is a grinder, and that he would fit perfectly in with Wedge, and he is better than Brandon Phillips?

Too bad we drafted Paul Shuey over him.

I couldn't agree more. Jeter is everything a coach, manager of fan could want. I hate the Bankees, but respect Jeter a lot.

If there was any dirt to be dug up on Jeter, you know the NY media would've dug it up by now. He's a winner on & off the field.

Jeter has a chance to reach 3500 hits (assuming 170 hits per year for the next 5 years). Granted that's still a pretty big "if", but not really out of the question when you factor in his health and production at the age of 35.

That would put Jeter at #5 all-time in hits. That's amazing.

I agree with this. I don't understand all the hate Jeter receives from the fans. Those same fans would love to have Jeter on their team. I know i would love to see Jeter in a Indians uni.

If he played anywhere but NY I would love the guy. We might as well have drafted Shuey as him cause he would still have been a Yankee for years by now, only difference is he wouldnt have a shot at all those Yankees hits cause of the years here before he made free agency.

Jealousy.

He's uber-talented, captain of one of the most storied teams in sports history, filthy rich, good-looking and has been with a plethora of hot and famous women.

He is what we all want to be.

I think a lot of Jeter hatred stems from the fact that he is built up so much by the press...... somewhat of a media darling if you will.

I'm indifferent to Jeter the person, but Jeter the player would get a spot on my time anyday.

I hate Jeter because he is banging Minka Kelly, and has slept with roughly 7 of the other 10 hottest chicks in the world.

And he hasn't had to marry any of them. World by the cujuones ...

I don't hate Jeter. I just don't care what he does. Anything that helps the Yankee's doesn't interest me.

Like when we helped them win thw World Series when we traded them Justice in 2000?

or when that little bastard caught that HR ball off Jeter that should not have been a HR?

Word is he may very well be marrying this one. I'll believe it when I see it, but wouldn't that be weird? Kinda like George Clooney finally getting married.

The hatred came from an overstatement of his abilities. He was never a gold glove shorstop. He was never even an above average shortstop. And the "clutch" moniker was overstated for those of us who dismiss the notion of "clutch" to begin with.

He's a great baseball player. One of the greatest of all time. But why the need to turn him from a HOF into something he isn't? I just hate that Joe Buck and Tim McCarver decided to make him into a great defender when he wasn't. Those championship teams in NY were a matter of putting together a special group of guys. It wasn't all Jeter, but he was a big part of it.

As he matures and gets older, I think we all appreciate Derek Jeter. But there was a period where Tim McCarver spoke of him on the air in hushed tones, as if Jesus played shortstop in New York.

Tim Kurkjian said it best a few weeks ago. People hated him because he was overrated early in his career. Now he's suddenly become underrated late in his career.

O shit...I thought he was Jesus.

I agree with this.. Everyone would appreciate him more if he wasnt in NY, Bos or LA. He would be like a better looking Cal Ripken if you take away the Yankee hatred and media love affair.

I remember seeing him in Class A ball with the Greensboro Hornets. They were playing the Columbus Red Stixx that night (they later became the Captains.) The town was abuzz about some kid named Jeter. I was young and he looked good but I had no idea he would turn in this. Damian Jackson played for that Columbus team and looked great, banged out a couple doubles, stole like 3 bases... then really didnt do anything.

It's cool to see, even though he's a Yanker, baseball fans here give him credit for what he does.....

Probably the Best example of a Captain....

And altho he's not always the best example of a Gold Glove, it isn't often you see an example of heads-up baseball like the play where he went across the infield to 'shuffle' the ball to home plate to nail the runner.....

Awesome play.....to name 1.

I have no problem with Jeter......With Jhonny at SS, I wish we had him, but with Droobs there, naaaa......we'll be ok.

In regards to Jeter's track record with women, aside from the fact that I've read elsewhere about his neverchanging routine of banging NY single women, I've always respected the guy. He's apparently pretty cheesy but meh.

Like Kimmel roasting Seinfeld "He couldn't be here today, he had a previous engagement to fuck a supermodel in a pile of cash".

Hell he was the one who turned Mariah Carey batshit crazy for a while, he dumped her and she went mental and I believe was nearly dropped by her label.

The primary reason he is hated is the adoration of the media and the slobbering fanbois that make XBOX fans seem rational, but he does have some "knock that shit off" quirks that bug the hell out of me. The fist pump, the jump throw that's mainly done to cover for his lack of range and slow feet, and especially the exaggerated dodge back on a pitch across the inside corner (especially since it works regularly, the prick).

Jeter is a gamer, but if I could punch one person in the face in all of baseball, not counting Youkilis, Pedroia, and Paplebon, it would be Jeter

Crappy weather all day in NYC, not sure if they'll get a game in.

Why?

Part of it is the reasons Kilted fool listed. How he makes a routine play look like a web gem because he doesnt have the foot speed to get to the ball quicker, and because he leans back on every pitch he doesnt swing at when it is nowhere near hitting him, and how he does this stupid ass fist pump after every play.

And the fact that he makes millions and gets any piece of ass he wants.

Is that enough reasons?

Sure.

I JUST came on here to post that article. Hilarious.