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Yankee Fans: Morons

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by secretariat, Jul 29, 2011.

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  1. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    You've pointed out the problem with Maris' case.

    Jeter's longevity, and the number of team records he will have when he's done, puts him ahead of Maris.

    And, that's no knock on Maris.
     
    YankeeFan, Jul 29, 2011
    #13
  2. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    The problem with Maris is that he only had two great seasons, maybe two more "good" seasons and the rest were highly mediocre.

    Jeter has never been mediocre.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 29, 2011
    #14
  3. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Jeter's been pretty mediocre for a while now.
     
    YankeeFan, Jul 29, 2011
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  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Well... OK, point taken... :D
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 29, 2011
    #16
  5. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    This is actually an interesting question. On paper, Jeter would have to be considered one of the greatest Yankees ever. However...

    If not for WWII costing him three years, DiMaggio probably gets to 3,000 hits. Gehrig probably does as well if not for ALS.

    For postseason records, in order to make a fair assessment, you really can only consider World Series stats. Not sure where Jeter stacks up against the rest in that regard.
     
    Armchair_QB, Jul 29, 2011
    #17
  6. Freelance Hack

    Freelance Hack Active Member

    Agree that Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle and DiMaggio are the top 4. Berra would be fifth. Also, I'd consider putting Rivera up there ahead of Jeter.
     
    Freelance Hack, Jul 29, 2011
    #18
  7. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    If pitchers are included, then also Whitey Ford.
     
    Dick Whitman, Jul 29, 2011
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  8. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    But Gehrig & DiMaggio are already ahead of Jeter.


    Certainly worthy of discussion. You could go either way and I'd have a hard time arguing with you.
     
    YankeeFan, Jul 29, 2011
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  9. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Oh I know. But I thought it was interesting that there was very little (if any) context given during Jeter's chase for 3,000 as to why he's the first Yankee to do it.
     
    Armchair_QB, Jul 29, 2011
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  10. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Given that he played with Sandberg for a while, I doubt it.

    Pretty stunning level of ignorance by the Yankee fans who voted for Jeter.
     
    outofplace, Jul 29, 2011
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  11. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Grace was very popular -- a fan favorite of female fans, which as the article points out is what put Jeter over the top.

    Like I said, it depends on when you take the poll.
     
    YankeeFan, Jul 29, 2011
    #23
  12. heyabbott

    heyabbott Well-Known Member

    Ruth
    Gehrig
    DiMaggio
    Mantle
    Whitey Ford 236-106 (lost 2 years to the military) 2.75 ERA. 10-8 in World Series. 6 Rings
    Yogi
    Jeter
    Red Ruffing 231-124 for the Yankees 7-2 in World Series. 6 Rings
    Rivera
    Bill Dickey

    on the outside of 10, in no particular order

    Earl Combs
    Roger Maris
    Tony Lazzeri
    Bernie Williams
    Paul O'Neill
    Andy Pettitte
    Ron Guidry
    Thurman Munson
    Lefty Gomez 5 rings. 6-0 in World Series in 7 WS starts, 4 CGs
     
    heyabbott, Jul 29, 2011
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