Jeterating

by jscape2000 on Aug 22, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in New York Yankees Analysis

I haven't written much this week because my new job has been hectic, and as I sit down to write I realize I'm referencing the same article as last time. But only briefly, I promise.

SI feature writer Joe Posnanski recently made reference to his invention of the word Jeterate, "To praise someone for something of which he or she is entirely unworthy of praise."

Well, I hope Poz was watching last night's Yankee game, because Jeter made another one of his 'of course I'm in just the right place, and I know exactly what to do' plays.

Eric Hinske drifted back on a deep fly to left*, leapt, and completely missed the ball.

*Oxymoron alert: deep fly to left in Fenway.

I'm not suggesting that no other shortstop in the league could have made that play. In fact, I'd argue that every shortstop in the league should make that play.

I run the risk of Jeterating because it's a play that Derek Jeter seems to make every time. I knew when Jeter sprinted into left that Dustin Pedroia would not make it to third (I'm stunned Keebler tried). It's the kind of play 'gritty' 'scrappy' 'short' 'white' players would receive hyperbolic praise for.

So here's to the man who could be MVP; may your sixth straight multi-hit game, capped with an attentive baseball play, cement you in the mind of the sports writers as a legit MVP candidate.

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Id say that play was as Jeterian as it gets.......

you’re right, any SS should be making that play….but its just that Jeter MADE that play, so its Jeterian.

Do what Jerry Hairston do

by FreeBradshaw on Aug 22, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions

And people think Jeter's overrated?

He’s a great leader. He’s going to get the most hits in Yankees history. He’s going to get 3,500 hits. He has more of a chance than anyone else to catch Pete Rose’s record. He’s one of the most clutch players in baseball. He’s done amazing things in the postseason. And he’s a future first ballet HOFamer. Tell me, how is he overrated?

by nyyrocks29 on Aug 22, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions

Because he plays for the Yankees, and because he doesn't hit for much power

“Glorified singles hitter” is a popular knock against Jeter. Because apparently getting on base isn’t a skill worth praising…?

Third Quarter Collapse: An Orlando Magic blog at SB Nation | Brandon Bass: "I just play hard."

by Evan Dunlap on Aug 22, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

This is the reason

that Tex will win the MVP if the MVP come from the Yankees as they are the best team in baseball.

I know that Jetes has been on fire lately, but his season overall is nearly identical to Ichiro’s and below that of Jason Bartlett who is OPSing .60 pts higher due to his slugging %.

But that’s right now. After he got hit in the foot, that seemed to really piss him off and he’s been flipping out at the plate lately. Now that Jim Rice pissed him off again with his ignorant comment, Jetes should continue his hitting excellence for a bit longer.

Do what Jerry Hairston do

by FreeBradshaw on Aug 22, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I kinda wondered

how much of last nights offensive explosion could be laid at the feet of Jim Rice. I mean, Jeter was spectacular, ARod was crushing the ball (a triple and two singles that might have been 2 HR and a double in any normal ballpark). The entire team (well, maybe not Bruney and Mitre) looked inspired.

by waw on Aug 22, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

it's still a travesty that Mourneau won MVP

over Jeter in 2006. one writer even had Jeter 6th on his ballot.

everyone said that Jeter was the 3rd best player on the Yankees that year (A-Rod, Mo).
well, check out Mauer and Johan’s stats in 2006 vs. Mourneau’s, and tell me who was the third best player on Minnesota.

i’ve come up with a theory called “reverse-hatred”. i believe everyone thinks Jeter is so overrated to the point that he’s actually underrated (if you follow me).

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Aug 22, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I follow

I think of the same when people rip the QB on my football team.

He’s not in Jete’s caliber of player in his sport, but its similar. People like to rip and call winning players from NY overrated.

Do what Jerry Hairston do

by FreeBradshaw on Aug 22, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

so therefore Ichiro Suzuki and Pete Rose and Ozzie Smith and Lou Aparicio are all overrated

because they were scrappy on base single hitters

by Brian5517209 on Aug 22, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

If they had played for the Yankees, I'm sure they would have faced the same criticism Jeter has.

Third Quarter Collapse: An Orlando Magic blog at SB Nation | Brandon Bass: "I just play hard."

by Evan Dunlap on Aug 22, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

JIMMY BOY RICE

DID YOU YEAR JIM RICE SAY ABOUT JEETS, AROD AND M.RAMMIRZ SAYS JEETS IS JUST ABUT MONEY THAT IS WHY JETER HAS TURN 2 FOUNDATION.HEY RICE, FOR A GUY WHO DID NOT LIKE THE PRESS,YOU ARE DOING A HELL OF A LOT OF TALKING.SINSE YOU GOT INTO THE HALL OF FAME YHAT IS

BIG YANKEE FAN,FROM MASS. HAVE TO PUT UP WIYH ALL THESE HOLE SOX FANS

by JEETS on Aug 22, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions

ABUT?

you sure you’re not from Canada JEETS?

And there’s no reason to yell. We can hear you.

Do what Jerry Hairston do

by FreeBradshaw on Aug 22, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

missed the play

is there a video of it anywhere

"Hey Derek do you actually drive the Edge?","I don't drive that piece of crap!"

by Da Shiz on Aug 22, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

here

ya go. unfortunately, it’s the NESN shot, which doesn’t really show DJ making the play. i watched the game on YES which did show it.

if you have MLB.tv, you could watch the archived version on YES.

by Travis G on Aug 22, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

One more Record for Jetter

nyyrocks you left one other record Jetter will break in 2 years, most games played by a New York Yankee, the record is held by Mickey Mantle 2,401. Jeter is at 2101 and counting.

by Tricon11 on Aug 22, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

yea forgot about that one

Jeter will break it easily

by nyyrocks29 on Aug 22, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Plays like that

are why when my Yankee-hating friend tries to convince me he’s overrated, I will defend Jeter to the death.

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Aug 22, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

jeter's not overrated

although his range might be slipping a little, it’s plays like friday night that keep him above and beyond other SS’s in the game..

my only knock on your article is making fun of both Fenway and Pedroia; “deep fly to left*” can also be turned around at the new Yankee Stadium with a simple “deep fly to right”, I think we all can admit the RF fence needs to be moved back about 15 feet.

And as far as Pedroia goes, if you’re a true fan of the game and the way its supposed to be played, you wouldn’t be knocking the guy about his size; he plays the game the way it should and deserves the same respect everyone gives Jeet.

by zabosox33 on Aug 23, 2009 1:24 AM EDT reply actions