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Originally Posted by 26 to 6
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.
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My thoughts:
(1) I never thought any less of Jeter for not offering to make the move to a new position...in fact I think he did the right thing. It's his position, they want him to move, they should move him, but he had no responsibility to offer up such a position change.
(2) As for ARod's supposedly commendable actions I viewed his decision to move to third as pathetic and desperate.
When we were all growing up and playing ball what was the most prestigious position on the field when we weren't pitching? Shortstop. Hands down.
So if you are supposedly one of the top SS in the game why would you ever agree to play 3B unless you were desperate to get out of a situation
and were handicapped by your excessive contract?