Jeter flair for the dramatic

[BoxsterCy]

Jeter just had a walk off game winning hit in his last at bat in Yankee Stadium. Pretty cool. The only other last at bat i think people note is Ted Williams homering in his late at bat which I have always thought was pretty freakin' cool.

I think he should skip the series in Boston this weekend and make it his last at bat period.

 

[SerenityNow]

I'm not a Yankees fan, but I thought that was a cool way for him to end his home at bats. Hard not to root for that guy.

 

[Cy83ag]

I think he's too classy not to at least dh in Boston. Although he's a Yankee, he has received alot of respect from Boston fans and will probably give them a chance to say, "Good-bye."

 

[00clone]

I thought this was about his gift baskets.

http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/derek-jeter-gift-baskets-092214

 

[ripvdub]

I agree with KO, hes not that good. Stop talking about him.

 

[JohnnyFive]

Born winner

 

[BoxsterCy]

I think he's too classy not to at least dh in Boston. Although he's a Yankee, he has received alot of respect from Boston fans and will probably give them a chance to say, "Good-bye."

You are right, he is DH'g this weekend in Boston. I am a Yankee fan and this years has sucked rosin bags but seeing the hit and greetings from Torre, Rivera, Pettite, Posoda and company was pretty cool.

 

[tm3308]

I agree with KO, hes not that good. Stop talking about him.

He's a great player, although I'll admit the only reason he's gotten the season-long swan song is because he's a Yankee. If he played for Tampa or Houston, nobody would care. That said, Jeter's mark is made through consistency and the kind of plays that people remember forever.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/derek-jeter-mr-november-legacy-new-york-yankees-retirement/

 

[ISpyCy]

Just like the baseball gods wanted it...

 

[BoxsterCy]

He's a great player, although I'll admit the only reason he's gotten the season-long swan song is because he's a Yankee. If he played for Tampa or Houston, nobody would care. That said, Jeter's mark is made through consistency and the kind of plays that people remember forever.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/derek-jeter-mr-november-legacy-new-york-yankees-retirement/

Rivera and Jeter are the last of an era. Who else today is going to be a Hall of Fame level player and play 20 years for the same team? Will have to be super star with a franchise that can afford to keep a player for 20 years.

BTW, not a big fan of the farewell tour stuff but it's just the way it is.

 

[tm3308]

Rivera and Jeter are the last of an era. Who else today is going to be a Hall of Fame level player and play 20 years for the same team? Will have to be super star with a franchise that can afford to keep a player for 20 years.

BTW, not a big fan of the farewell tour stuff but it's just the way it is.

Agreed on all counts. Jeter and Rivera are/were both among the very, very few Yankees that I rooted for and I'm glad I was fortunate enough to see them play.

As for your question, Clayton Kershaw might be that kind of player. The Dodgers certainly have the money to keep him around for that long, so it's just a matter of longevity for him.

 

[bigdaddykane]

set up? Just like the all star game.

 

[cyfanatic13]

set up? Just like the all star game.

I highly highly doubt this was set up

 

[bigdaddykane]

I highly highly doubt this was set up

the pitch was right down the middle, not hating on Jeter. Great way a HOF career.

 

[cyfanatic13]

the pitch was right down the middle, not hating on Jeter. Great way a HOF career.

So Robertson intentionally gave up two homers in the top of the 9th?

 

[Rabbuk]

Can't hate the way The Captain plays the game.

 

[cyfanatic13]

Can't hate the way The Captain plays the game.

Exactly. I loathe the Yankees and have for quite awhile but Jeter truly has been a model athlete. Stayed loyal to one team and played his heart out every single game

 

[tm3308]

This thought just hit me, and while it may not matter to some people, I think it matters to real baseball hardcore fans. Jeter's career in the Bronx is over, but tonight also marked the last time Bob Sheppard's voice will echo throughout Yankee Stadium, since he passed away a few years ago and Jeter is the only player using recordings of Sheppard's introductions.

"From the New York Yankees, the shortstop, number two, Derek Jeter. Number two."

 

[roundball]

I'm really going to miss Jeter. He's the last remaining player that I remember watching when I was still a kid, so this really feels like a coming of age thing (sorry ARod, you don't count). With Paul Konerko retiring as well, I think ARod will be the only player left in MLB who made their debut in the 1990s.

 

[tm3308]

I'm really going to miss Jeter. He's the last remaining player that I remember watching when I was still a kid, so this really feels like a coming of age thing (sorry ARod, you don't count). With Paul Konerko retiring as well, I think ARod will be the only player left in MLB who made their debut in the 1990s.

That list is actually probably longer than you think. There are quite a few players pushing 40 (or are even past that) right now. Giambi is still going, as well as guys like Bartolo Colon, Bobby Abreu, LaTroy Hawkins and Raul Ibanez.