NYTimes lays the smackdown on Captain Clutch
"Davey Johnson, the United States manager, rotated Jeter and Jimmy Rollins, a better defensive player, at shortstop. The Americans promised Jeter he would be the starter, so they could not slot him as a designated hitter."
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They layed it on Davey
there’s no shame in being a worse defensive SS than Rollins. Most are.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Mar 26, 2009 2:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, Jeter was one of the main reasons they lost.
He really needs to get over himself. He’s the most overrated player in baseball.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Mar 26, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not really his fault they lost.
There’s no reason MLB should have given into his demands. Unfortunately the average fan probably does think Jeter>, or is at least equal to Rollins, so they likely would have seen telling Jeter to eff off as the team not wanting to do what it takes to win.
Also did we ever figure out why Dunn was ever allowed onto the field when they weren’t batting?
by Gina on Mar 26, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He at least hit well.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Mar 26, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
The only time in the history of baseball that Jimmy Rollins doesn’t win an “intangibles” battle is against Derek Jeter. It’s like Spiderman facing off against Superman.
by cjmulrain on Mar 26, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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