Jeter sucks ;-)

I'd take Phillies all-time great Steve Jeltz over him any time!!!!!!!!!!

Jealousy is a great motivator when lists like "most overrated" get put together.

I'll take the homo,... and turn him straight!

I think a lot of the negativity towards Jeter does come from the fact that there are so many quality shortstops (Garciaparra, A-rod) to compare him to.

I don't think numbers tell the whole story, either. Jeter's backhand flip to Posada to nail Giambi at the plate was absolutely inhuman. I mean, he had no business being where he was to make that toss and yet he did it. I think that turned the series for Yankees. I know so many A's fans here in the Bay Area who still mutter, "Jesus, why the hell didn't Giambi SLIDE!?!"

Jeter's a clutch player who delivers. A lot of Giants fans deride J.T. Snow for his lack of production at the plate, and I think he hit .400 in the World Series. Look at Canseco. Whenever people argue he should go in the HOF, I point to his miserable numbers in the postseason.

Give me a team with 9 guys who know how to step up when it counts and I'll give you a World Series ring.

TTman

oooh. Derek Jeter. I would do him (again).
I will be at the Rockies game tonight when they take on the Phillies. 17th row behind home plate...wishing I were at a Yankees game instead.

While Jeter is indeed a clutch player, to count the Jeffrey Maier homerun as one of his most clutch moments is asinine. Maier REACHED ACROSS THE FENCE to catch the ball that should have just been a long fly-out to Tony Tarasco, and the umpire didn't have the guts to call it fan interference. If the ump does his job, Baltimore probably wins Game 1, and they would have been up 2-0 on the Yankees heading back to Camden Yards.

What's asinine is assuming the outcome of Game 2 would have been exactly the same if the outcome of Game 1 was different. You don't think different physche and strategy would have come into play? What about the strategy in Game 1 if Tarasco makes the play? Maybe another Yankee swings for the fences instead of trying to get on in a tie game. Woulda, coulda, shoulda: pass the tissues.

You know, D. Jeter wouldn't have to subject himself to brash doubting of his sexuality if he would quit doing commercials. That Visa one he does with Steinbrenner is about the most annoying thing I have ever seen.

I do think that TTMan hits on a good point. There is a solid ring of 3 to 4 SS (Don't forget Visquel in Cleveland) in the American League that have set a new standard for what a SS should be. It seems that no matter who is playing well or playing poorly - there is always one who is a few points behind in average or has a few more errors. That's when people start to doubt his ability. All in all, outside of those four teams, those 4 SS could play anywhere in either league.

I don't think we would want Jeter here in Kansas City, though. He's worn those damned pinstripes for way too long.

Yeah, but without Jeffrey Maier (and that damn umpire not having the guts to call it what it was, fan interference), the Yankees lose Game 1, and even if you say that Game 2 would have been any different, remember that Baltimore had David Wells, one of the best postseason pitchers of the '90s waiting in Game 2. Without Jeffrey Maier, there is a good possibility that we would have had a Baltimore-Atlanta World Series in 1996 (like we should have had in 1997, instead of what might be the worst World Series (save Game 7) of my lifetime).

I'm not an avid baseball fan, watching only a couple of games a season (and all the highlites on ESPN).
But I do own one baseball jersey for wearing to the games I go to here, and it's Jeter's. He's a clutch player and a class act.

I came across this article and was very pleased, to say the least. Jeter is a great player, to think of all of his achievements makes one realize how all of the other shortstops don't live up to him. He has his own level of expectations that is nearly unbelievable.

Jeter is an overrated homosexual. He just seems too cocky to me. Not that Garciapoppup has been doing us any better, but I think that dereks on the team just to bring in the girlfriends of the ticket buyers.

Jeter is the most overrated, overhyped, overpaid and overexposed player in Major League History. For all the accolades he gets, you didn't hear a peep beyond McCarver's critism, about Jeter not running a ball out that turned into a double play in game 4 of the WS. The Yankees lost by one run. He didn't cover 3rd base in Game 5, two runs eventually scored in the inning and the Yankees lost by two. For all the "Mr. November" crap, (name given for a 309 ft chip shot vs. D'Backs in another WS loss), I want to hear how the Captain didn't hustle. If the media was truthful about Jeter, then maybe people wouldn't resent him so much. They haven't won a World Series since he signed his big contract. The reason, the real men who won championships have left, the complimentary player, Jeter is still here and is but Phil Garner from the 1979 Pirates. Superstar no, cog in the wheel yes. Mr. Bloop hit, no range is a farce and real baseball fans know it.

It just shows that you have nothing to attack him on that can only call him a "homosexual". As if that is supposed to affect his baseball talent. Nice work (not).

Jeter is a clutch player, you don't see many of those anymore. He's also got instincts that just can't be taught. How can you dislike someone who made a play like the one he made against Oakland in 2001 ALDS? Or someone who continues to do the little things during every game, just to make his team that much better. Sure he makes errors, who doesn't? If you take anyone but Jeter on your postseason rotisserie team, you are a poor fool in denial.

What makes you think he's cocky, anyways? Because he makes commercials? Let me tell you, and I'm sure anyone'd do the same, I'd try to market my success too. You think he has too much swagger in his walk? It's called confidence, and you need it to be good at any sport.

You think he's on the team just to attract babes? That's probably the most amusing thing I've heard. Jeter has skills and you are just blatantly in denial if that is all you see him as. Sure, he attracts babes (and he's gets many too, so don't worry about his sexual orientation) but that's not all he's about. You don't get to be starting shortstop for the Yankees by just having a hot body.

Lay off of Jeter, pick on a shortstop who deserves to be ripped apart. Like Miguel Tejada...don't even get me started.

Yea, u guys should really lay off. Seriously, he is a good baseball player, and i know all of you guys like the Yankees, i mean like they're the best team. He's the captain of the yankees, i mean that should say something. maybe, he could be less of an airhead, but you know, what would you be if you were in his position? Also, when you guys are talking about one little mistake Jeter did, it's not all his fault ya know? OK, so like he made one error in like 20 something games. really, he's human. And by saying 'I think that dereks on the team just to bring in the girlfriends of the ticket buyers' is a really sucky comeback, and only admits to yourself that he is pretty good looking.

You fail to mention in your article that Jeter is only a five-time All-Star because his manager chose him. He has never been an elected starter. In fact in his "MVP Game" he was elected third. The starter (I forget if it was Nomar or A-Rod) was hurt and Torre skipped over the second (the other of the previously named) to have Jeter start. That start set-up the HR which directly resulted in his MVP status. He did NOT go to the All-Star game last year. Why? Because Souscia (sp) was the manager, not Torre. Torre has gone so far as to take FOUR short-stops, unheard of at any other defensive position, to ensure DJ a trip there. So please, don't bring up "All-Star" discussions, unless you are going to talk about 19 ala the greatest of them all, Cal Ripken. If you would like to debate any of the above points with me, feel free to e-mail me. Nothing makes me happier than pointing out to a Yankee fan just how stupid the words that come out of their mouth (or in your case, computer) really are.

I love Derek Jeter. What he has done for Homosexuals everywhere is amazing.

Seriously though, has any player not named BJ Armstrong or Rick fox received more credit for their teammates' ability?

you guys are a bunch of blabbering, jealous idiots. just because dj is the captain of the best team in baseball and he has one of the hottest bods doesn't mean you have to go hatin in him.

oh and one more thing to all you yankee hatin bozo, sorry bosox, fans... what is up with your sissy boy damon? has he never heard of a good cut and shave? guess the bosox arn't that civilized yet. oh well.

I LOVE U DEREK I HOPE TO MEET U SOME DAY AND EVERYTHING ON MY AWAY MESSAGES ARE ABOUT U AND THIS IS JUNE 26TH 2004 AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO UUUUUUU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO UUUU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEREK HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO UUUUUUUUUUU I LOVE U

I love derek jeter!he's so talented and anyone who says bad stuff about him is just jealous!he acomplished so much at such a young age!he's an amzing ball player GOOD LOOKING like sexy!!and a really nice guy I LOVE U DEREK

ok..Derek Jeter is the sexiest guy alive!!..he is an awesome baseball player..he is the best i ever seen!!..the people who call him a "homo" or w/e mean..retarded choice words they wanna call him..is just showing that they are JEALOUS!! and wish they could get all the attention.. but sorry saying all stupid shyt bout him gonna get u NOWHERE.. so all u derek jeter haters out there.. go do something with ur life..derek jeter is my hero..he is so sweet..and he is so HOT!! I LOVE YOU DEREK JETER till death and a day

wow, some of you people are out of your minds. Derek Jeter is one of the best players this game has ever seen. Even though he doesnt have Bond type numbers, numbers arent evenything, and Derek Jeter proves that. Hes everything you want in a baseball player, and if someone doesnt want him on their team, that person is out of their mind. This man is amazing, its as simple as that. cant forget how SO INCREDIBLY SEXY IS HE either. But honestly, i cant believe him being "overrated" is even talked about. And all this "JETERS A HOMO" crap has got to stop. We all know Jeter isnt gay so all you @$$holes really need to shut the hell up. The only homo that plays for New York is Mika Piazza.
I love you Derek ;-)