Of course your reasoning is exactly correct. However, I don’t think that Jeter is emotionally prepared to admit that he can’t play short anymore. I think it will take him 3 years to get to that point. And I believe the Yankees will wait until HE makes the decision.
0 comments March 26 2009 | Joe | Discussion
I don’t agree. I don’t think there is any way he plays short for the next three years. At the very, very, very most he could play there next year – but I believe that even that is doubtful and overly optimistic.Â
In my opinion, you want Jeter to make a move at the youngest age [...]
0 comments March 26 2009 | John B | Discussion
Assuming he signs with the Yankees again (just about guaranteed), Jeter will be playing Short for at least 3 more years. Then we can debate where he will play. Everybody is talking about his lack of range and throwing errors (me included), but I don’t think his defensive deficiencies will prevent the Yankees from making [...]
0 comments March 26 2009 | Joe | Discussion
2009 may be Jeter’s swan song at the shortstop position. So, what are the Yankees’ options in so far as moving Jeter to a new position? I noodle a few here:
DH: Jeter doesn’t have the prototypical offensive profile of a designated hitter. However, Jeter is still a capable hitter – especially in key situations. But with Jorge [...]
0 comments March 26 2009 | John B | Discussion
Johnny Blanchard. The elders in the Table will remember him from their youth very fondly. Quite an asset, would have had more playing time elsewhere but when you are on teams like the 1961 Yankees – in those days you were happy just to have a roster spot and be a spear carrier to the greats. [...]
0 comments March 26 2009 | John S | Discussion
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