Oh boy......Derek Jeter and another GG

[NYDodgers]

I don't know how Jeter's UZR and other fielding stats were this year, but I do know that he improved from previous years. However, I'm going to guess that he wasn't the top defensive SS in the league this year.

While I am a Yankee supporter and Derek Jeter fan, I can just imagine how many more anti-Jeter comments are going to arise from this. And people love to hate him but if you think about it, he's not giving himself Hank Aaron award or GGs...he's just taking them. What is he supposed to do, refuse them?

On a side note, any guesses on Jeter's new contract? I seriously wouldn't be surprised by anything, but if he can hit for .290 or so and stay healthy this year, I'm going to guess 4 years 80 million. But again, I wouldn't be surprised by 6 years $130 million, either.

[Josh123123123]

Derek Jeter is getting old. I say 3-5 yrs left. It does not matter how well he plays he is still going to get resigned. If he hits 270. they are still going to resign him because the fans love him and they want to see him retire as a yankee. (a.k.a Yankee fan)

[KowboyKoop]

It's a worthless award. 100% worthless.

[BenFink]

I don't hate on Jeter generally, unless he talks maybe.
I hate more the reporters, commentators, writers, etc who's sole goal it is to kiss his ass the most.

[rschusta24]

Derek Jeter is getting old. I say 3-5 yrs left. It does not matter how well he plays he is still going to get resigned. If he hits 270. they are still going to resign him because the fans love him and they want to see him retire as a yankee. (a.k.a Yankee fan)

If he hits .270, I would hope that the yankees resign him as long as he is still around an average fielding shortstop or better. A .270 avg for a shortstop in a stacked lineup who can at least field his position is an excellent thing to have. Shortstops are not the easiest thing to come by especially if they can bat .270 or better and be an average fielder or better. Most shortstops in the league are either a very good defensive shortstop with very little offense, or a good hitting shorstop for their position and struggle in the field. I am hoping we will see that change though with the up and coming shortstops that are starting to bloom in the majors.

As for the fact he won the gold glove, I really don't care. My guess is he will be treated like Cal Ripken Jr. all the way up until he retires.

[200tang]

Gold Gloves are pretty worthless, everybody already knows this. Much like the Elias Rankings.

[OregonDuck1989]

Scratch up another ward to the greatest man to ever play the game!

Probably will sweep awards this year. Cy Young, MVP, Gold Glove, Hank Aaron, Silver Slugger, DHL Delivery man of the Year.

[metsguy234]

I think the bigger question to be asked is why Mauer won the GG when he only caught 109 games.

[200tang]

I think the bigger question to be asked is why Mauer won the GG when he only caught 109 games.

Gerald Laird's data got corrupt.

[NYDodgers]

Derek Jeter is getting old. I say 3-5 yrs left. It does not matter how well he plays he is still going to get resigned. If he hits 270. they are still going to resign him because the fans love him and they want to see him retire as a yankee. (a.k.a Yankee fan)

Oh no doubt they're going to resign him. I just meant if he hits .290 or something, then he wouldn't have to take a pay cut.

Imagine he hits .270 for little power with a low OBP this year. The contract is going to incredibly iffy to negotiate...

[rschusta24]

I think the bigger question to be asked is why Mauer won the GG when he only caught 109 games.

Because it sounds nice rather than Laird

[BenFink]

This just means Jeter's fielding skills are on par with Rafael Palmeiro's

[haveacigar]

It's not really Jeter's fault that he's overrated. I mean, he doesn't tell all the writers to act like he's great at fielding when he isn't.

[200tang]

It's not really Jeter's fault that he's overrated. I mean, he doesn't tell all the writers to act like he's great at fielding when he isn't.

Did someone say it's his fault? o.O Everyone knows it's not his fault, obviously. It's the writers

[Jeffy25]

Gold Gloves are pretty worthless, everybody already knows this. Much like the Elias Rankings.

yes, both are worthless, but the problem is that not everyone knows this....intelligent fans know this, the general public does not, and the average fan likely does not.