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Originally Posted by Paradisecity

So if you want to blame someone for the "unnecessary" hating on Jeter, blame YES, ESPN, and people such as yourself who still cling on to the notion that he is a very good defensive player just because he's Derek Jeter.

When did I say he was a very good defensive player? Have you read my posts in this thread?

As a side note, I personally lost a lot of respect for a player who watched the best shortstop in baseball switch positions so that he could keep his position since he's the "captain" (take a page from Michael Young) and then that same captain left that man out to dry when he endlessly struggled with the media. Despite his dragged out "Team Leader" title, IMO those championship rings had a lot more to do with the right fielder's leadership, (and the centerfielder's play) than the shortstop.

I understand why a lot of people feel the way you do when it comes to this issue, but I can't blame Jeter. A-Rod wanted out of Texas. So much so that he willingly switched positions to be accommodated elsewhere. I think it's unfair to solely focus on the selfish, self-centered, egotistical actions of Jeter without noting how commendable A-Rod is for making the switch. As for Jeter not doing it,can you blame him? A close friend of yours publicly throws you under the bus in an interview...you really expect him to go out of his way and move from the position that he has earned through his championships, contract, and accolades to accommodate such a person? Would you...