Derek Jeter

[3 Point Stan]

Even though Nomar's better (pauses for laughter...) Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for the most hits all-time by a Yankee last night. Amazing considering the players that have suited up there. What might be even MORE amazing is that no Yankee has ever had their 1st and 3,000th hit in pinstripes. Gehrig likely would have been a slam-dunk to do so if not for, well...

But I spent a good portion of Derek Jeter's career thinking he was highly overrated. Perhaps defensively, but I'm rescinding all such previous sentiments. Dude's kinda sorta good. I hate his soul though.

[jaychamp]

I think most of the overrated comments were directed at his fielding but he's at the very least decent and when he hits 3000 he'll belong to an elite club and could conceivably end up in the top 10 all time. First ballot hall of famer no doubt.

I've never had any Jeter hate either. The guy plays his ass off and is a leader. I hate when the Sox have to play against him but other than that I enjoy watching him play