tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post3765717612249240770..comments2023-12-20T01:09:56.175-08:00Comments on Respect Jeter's Gangster: Mussina Wins 17th In Route to 20Fernando Alejandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-54879874079047833922008-09-03T11:02:00.000-07:002008-09-03T11:02:00.000-07:00I don't think Jeter is declining just yet. His num...I don't think Jeter is declining just yet. His numbers suffered a bit this year between the quad injury and that hit he took on the hand. His numbers have climbed back up lately. He had an unbelievable August where he performed to his typical numbers.<BR/><BR/>If you look at it by the month, he had a bad April (where he missed a week due to the quad). He improved slightly in May, but was probably still affected somewhat. He had a real good June, but sunk a bit in July (when he missed 5 days, due to the hand if I'm not mistaken). And as I said, August was huge.<BR/><BR/>He's going to finish below his career numbers, but if he has a good September, his numbers will remain very respectable for this season. Assuming he stays healthy, I don't think he's declined yet. This year's drop was due to injury (which he played through, where most would take DL stints and not let their numbers suffer).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-39996325002598014672008-09-03T07:56:00.000-07:002008-09-03T07:56:00.000-07:00Maybe, but knowing Jeter he'll bat .330 with 40 do...Maybe, but knowing Jeter he'll bat .330 with 40 doubles next season and put that notion to rest. His defense in my opinion has been better this year than last. He seems to have a bit more range this season. Eventually, age will catch up to him, and he will need a position change, but for the next couple seasons I think he'll be fine.Fernando Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-58353864880835703972008-09-03T07:45:00.000-07:002008-09-03T07:45:00.000-07:00with all due respect to Jeter's gangster...do you ...with all due respect to Jeter's gangster...do you think that hes starting to decline drastically? his offense has been lackluster, and we know his defense isn't as great as it was...does he only have a few more years?Bucky7588https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935819931425163405noreply@blogger.com