So Derek Jeter, who I think plays for the Yankees, actually faked getting hit by a pitch in a game last night. It was baseball’s equivalent of a dive, the sort of play that would have expected out of Alex Rodriguez. But not Jeter, who went to first base and scored the game-tying run when Curtis Granderson homered in the next at-bat.
“It hit the bat,” Jeter admitted after the game. “[Umpire Lance Barksdale] told me to go to first base. I’m not going to tell him I’m not going to first.”
“It strikes me as a bit desperate, like he has to cheat in order to get on base these days,” Steve S. at TheYankeeU.com writes. “It’s also a bit pathetic, watching a once great and still proud player go outside the rules in order to still be able to do his job.” –WSJ.com
This is worse than doing steroids in my mind. I’d rather have shrunken testicles than no testicles at all. Hey, great acting job, though, Jeter. You’re almost ready for that guest appearance on Rescue Me.
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Have you seen Jeter’s BA and OBP lately? Desperate times call for desperate measures.
/still a pussy move
Cheating? That’s not fucking cheating. That’s taking advantage of an opportunity. Think how many times you can strike out on a bad call. Or when you reach first just before the ball and the umpire blows it calls you out. You get good calls and bad calls, and sometimes you have to eat your shit sandwich. This sandwich happened to have meat. Morning fucking meat.
OK Never thought I would support Jeter…. but come on have you all watched baseball at all in the last 20 years? This happens frequently.
Just because this over-rated ass clown did it doesn’t make it cheating. Having played ball, when you are given a free ride to 1st base, you take the ride ot 1st base. Just like if some chick said hey will you play with my mams? Would you say no we have not official been on a date, or would you say, can I use my mouth?
Is this really all that different than when players get awarded first base for a ball knicking their shirt? I don’t think so and I’m a certified umpire (seriously).
This is the kind of thing that happens in EVERY SPORT! Players take every advantage that they can get away with. The kind of thing Jeter did is especially common in baseball with catchers framing pitches and people not arguing blown calls.
Welkah would decline a pass interference call if it was unwarranted.
Yawn. Jeter/Yankees do something every other player/team does rabble rabble!
Thought I was watching soccer for a moment when I saw him flop…but then I realized that I’m not a total queer and I don’t watch soccer. Phew. Almost was forced to buy a knotted Yankees jersey and short short’s.
oh, but Jeter’s already warmed up for his prolific acting career. He was in “The Other Guys.”
Cmon now everyone. We’ve got the NFL back, we don’t need to pay attention to baseball anymore.
Even the Rays manager said “I thought Derek did a great job, and I applaud it, because I wish our guys would do the same thing.” The opposing teams coach said he wishes his players would do the same thing in that situation but you say “This is worse than doing steroids in my mind.” I expect this from the morons on ESPN just trying to stir up a story but i thought you were better than this. Guess not.
Do a Barrel Roll.
Come on.Who wouldnt take a base if the umpire told you to go even if you didnt get hit. Hes just playing the game