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Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Batting .373 since July 5.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Haha..you never cease to amuse. Jeter isn't even the best player on his own team over the past month. It's a nice rebound, but that's all it is.

The guy is 25. Just a tad early to be writing him off. Also, even in a down year, Longoria still has a MUCH higher slugging percentage this year than your hero and a higher OPS, which is a better overall barometer of a hitter than batting average.

Also, there is no question Konerko belongs above Jeter. He's having a better year and the team probably won't make the playoffs, but they made it far enough as a contender to put him in the discussion.

Josh Hamilton belongs in there, as well. Hell, as much as you like to bitch about the guy, Teixeira is having a better yaar than Jeter, too. Even with the low batting average, his on-base percentage is close and he has been a much more productive hitter when you consider home runs, RBI and slugging percentage.

Also, he is a fantastic defender, something he proves by constantly bailing your hero out with nice scoops at first base.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Longoria is batting .230. If he hits like that next season they'll be sending him down to AAA...there isn't a player in baseball history that is good enough to play hitting .230.

I don't complain about Teixiera, I just said they should have only signed him to a 3 year contract so they could have room for Pujols or Fielder.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Teixeira is having a better year than Jeter.

And your statements about Longoria just prove your ignorance.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Didn't you say that Dave Kingman should be in the Hall of Fame?

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Longoria also was hurt earlier this season (his back, I think?). That might have affected him all year.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Maybe they can extend the season until January to give Jetes a shot at MVP and give you more time to admire his "special purpose." Seriously, are 12 or have you hit your teens yet?

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

No he isn't. His batting average has been a disappointment. Jeter had one bad month, take that out and he's hit like Classic Jetes this year.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Yes he should.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

I said he only needed the month of September to get his name in the MVP conversation.

What does my age have to do with it?

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

Nothing more needs to be said after that. Your baseball knowledge and credibility just hit negative numbers.

 

Re: Running Derek Jeter Thread

They did that a long time ago, but let's have a little fun with numbers anyway.

Kingman's career batting average: .236
Longoria's batting average during his "terrible" 2011 season: .235.

So, acccording to Manky, Longoria and his .235 average are on the verge of being sent to AAA, but Kingman earned a spot in the Hall of Fame iwth a .236 career mark.