If he said look, we are in a bad position here as an organization. I'm going to give you the hometown discount and a gift basket I usually reserve for my female guest. For a man who wants to secure his place in Yankee history, I feel it would be worth millions long after he finally retires. I understand that there is money on the table, but he has always been different.
...I'd like to see that scenario unfold, but who knows. ...I would not be at all surprised if after he retires, Jeter puts together an investment group that becomes the next owners of the Yanx.
I've always believed that Jeter will do what is best for his team. Like many Yankee fans I'm hoping he can come back for one more successful season.
If he didn't have the kind of year he had in 2012, it would be easy to walk away. But he owes it to himself to see. As a Jeter fan, I would love nothing but a movie like ending for his career whenever it comes. With that said, could it top Mo's farewell.
...it's just gonna be so much harder for Jeter than it was for Mo to return and live up to expectations...unlike Jeter, Mo's knee did not require much running in order to perform his job. All he had to do was come in for the 9th inning and throw 10-15 fast balls. Jeter, on the other hand, is required to run and suddenly change directions laterally...not to mention the pounding his ankle endures by running the bases. ...love Mo, but I just think Jeter has a much steeper hill to climb...but if he can somehow do it next year I'll be somewhat surprised, but still as happy as anyone else.
Honestly I really don't think anyone is expecting anything big from Jeter in 2014. and most (in his final year) would just be happy if he hit in the 250-260 range with 5-10 HRs & 50 rbi. Anything more then that would be a surprise IMO. Also unlike Mo I don't see Jeter announcing his retirement to avoid all the city by city fanfare. Nothing against Mo, I just don't see Jeter wanting all that praise & attention that he would get.
I don't think Jeter wants to go out the way the last season went... I expect him to be back... but as Rick said, I don't expect much from him...
...I hope by the time spring training breaks, Jeter will have a idea as to whether he can contribute or not...and if he can't, I hope he hangs it up instead of hurting the team and embarrassing himself by playing anyway. We already know that his defense is not good, so if he can't hit .270 -.280 or better, he won't be helping the team.
...they don't have to wait on Jeter to decide...if between now and then the right opportunity and the right player come along, they need to go ahead and sign him anyway, regardless of Jeter's status...they also may need a 3Bman, 2Bman, and 1Bman...some SSs can also play some of those other positions.
He'll take the option and play his final 100 games or so, and have his farewell tour, and I have no problem with that, even if he bats .200, the guy deserves nothing but the best and I hope he gets the same that Mo did.
I hope he gets what Mo got as well, but honestly, Mo was the best ever at his position... while Jeter is iconic, especially in NY, I don't think he is as revered across baseball as was Mo.
I watched Mantle struggle in his final season hitting in the 230 s & although it was great just seeing him it was also sad to watch the way he went out. So because of that NO! I don't want to see Jeter hit 200. As far as the fanfare for what most likely will be his final season, part of what many loved about Mo was his overall approachable demeanor. People saw him as just a nice guy who always seemed to have a smile. While Jeter as much as he's loved appears to be a bit stand offish & unapproachable. And like I said in an earlier post I really don't see Jeter getting into the whole city to city celebrations. I just see him as more of NOT wanting to much attention. JMO.
...I agree, Jeter hitting .200 won't benefit the team or his legacy...and rick, just in case you stop posting before your upcoming "adventure", good luck and hurry back.
Rick, I want to echo the same as everyone else, good luck and take care of yourself. Now batting for the Yankees, "Kendry Morales". Good Luck!
Best wishes Rick with your health. Hope your stint on the DL isn't too long or too difficult for you and your family. You'll be missed around here. On Jeter, I don't see him announcing his retirement before any given season because I think he will be one of those players that won't accept that his career is done and he can no longer play at a high level until he sees it for himself with his performance. Part of what makes Jeter Jeter is his confidence and let's face it, nearly every player in every sport stays around too long. Mo is a rare exception to that. I think with the records Jeter is approaching as well as he just loves playing, I think he will stay beyond the perfect ending performance wise. I get that because were I a player, especially at the elite level of a guy like Jeter, I'd want to know I was done and again, with his confidence level, I just don't see him recognizing that fact before his performance proves he can no longer play.
...for those of you who don't know, Rick's true name is Matt Foley. He's a motivational speaker and lives in a van down by the river. [video]http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/83156259/[/video]
In all fairness, Jeter was one of the best SS in the game in 2012, and got injured for 2013, so I'm not sure it's fair to assume he's going to stink in 2014, and be the guy playing too long, if he's healthy he may very well be a positive, not a negative.
