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May 03, 2006

42 Big Leaguers Say Jeter Over-rated

From the Post:

Derek Jeter smiled at the news that his peers named him the most over-rated player in the big leagues.

In a Sports Illustrated poll of 470 players, Jeter was named on 9 percent of the ballots as the most over-rated. Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran was second with 7 percent and Alex Rodriguez was third with 6 percent.

"I don't care, I guess anything I do now is a plus," Jeter said with a grin. "At least I am in good company.'''

Joe Torre was surprised about Jeter being on top.

"Alex doesn't surprise me because there is a lot of jealousy about the money he makes and his talent, but to say Derek is over-rated, that is surprising," Torre said. "I have had players traded here and after six weeks they come to me and say, 'I knew Jeter was a good player but I didn't know how good.'"

Rodriguez refused comment.

While the report failed to mention it, when those voting for Jeter in this poll were asked why they chose Jeter to be "over-rated," 40 of the 42 mumbled something about their girlfriend shouting out Jeter's name in a moment of passion (and the other two replied with 'No habla English.')

Posted by Steve Lombardi at May 3, 2006 04:05 PM

Comments

Funny, I would be inclined to select either Womack, Mark Mulder, Juan Pierre, or Zito myself (off the top of my head). But a guy with close to 2,000 hits, a .380 career OBP, and four rings? Hmm.

Posted by: brockdc [TypeKey Profile Page] at May 4, 2006 02:10 AM