tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post5610842287987759673..comments2023-12-20T01:09:56.175-08:00Comments on Respect Jeter's Gangster: Gold Glovers Share their WordsFernando Alejandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051242696406856273noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-6253212070529749512010-11-12T10:18:38.251-08:002010-11-12T10:18:38.251-08:00I apologize. I crossed the line.I apologize. I crossed the line.Roberto E. Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444871305156352058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-88720457022592875862010-11-12T04:58:55.838-08:002010-11-12T04:58:55.838-08:00Let's leave sunny days out of this, thank you ...Let's leave sunny days out of this, thank you very much.Rich Mahoganynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-57151589541718760462010-11-11T16:38:04.951-08:002010-11-11T16:38:04.951-08:00Damn, Rich. Damn. When did you start hating free...Damn, Rich. Damn. When did you start hating freedom so much? I mean . . . man. What's your issue with puppies, sunny days, and democracy? I don't get it, man. I just don't get it. People voted for that award. People. With souls. Unlike you. Voted. When the lights go out in your cave, do you assume it's another drone assault or do you have to poke your head out to check? That's right. I called you a member of the Taliban. I'm not trying to be mean right now. It's just that I'm so hurt. Voted.Roberto E. Alejandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444871305156352058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-30972477636239871262010-11-11T06:32:07.952-08:002010-11-11T06:32:07.952-08:00This is hardly a ringing endorsement of Jeter'...This is hardly a ringing endorsement of Jeter's defense. Keep in mind that the GG is supposed to go to the best defender in the league.<br /><br />"I know his range is not as good as a lot of other guys, but aside from that, I still think he’s above average. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see that his range is declining, but that’s age."<br /><br />So there are "a lot of other guys" with better range than Jeter, and it's easy to see that Jeter's "range is declining." The scout says that Jeter uses his instincts to make up for his lack of range, but that's facile. Range just means a fielder's ability to get to a batted ball. If Jeter's instincts are so good that he can still make a lot of plays despite decreased physical skills, then he still has good range. The scout is saying he has average range despite his great instincts. He shouldn't be in the running for GG - he should be considered average.<br /><br />"The scout said that Mark Teixeira's presence at first base helps Jeter ... as throws that may be difficult for other first baseman are scooped up with ease by Teixeira. "Teixeira at first plays a large part in Jeter’s success," the scout said." <br /><br />While this is probably true, it doesn't help the scout's case. If Jeter deserves the GG, he shouldn't need his first baseman to "play a large part" in his fielding.<br /><br />“If that’s what UZR says, then flush it down the toilet. Those guys are exceptional and their defense is in a class of its own.”<br /><br />Everyone knows UZR is a work in progress, but why should anyone "flush it down the toilet" based on this argument? "Jeter has average range and needs a great first baseman, but is still the best SS in the league because he's smart" trumps watching every single batted ball hit to Jeter and seeing if he makes a play? <br /><br />The GG is a stupid award. The refrain is always "statheads don't watch the games," but the players and managers who vote get to watch only a small fraction of plays made throughout the league. They are just voting based on fleeting impressions and hearsay. <br /><br />However, Jeter still deserves some kind of gold-themed award for his golden statements to the media.Rich Mahoganynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315155203706829641.post-10884121174588091812010-11-10T13:20:55.055-08:002010-11-10T13:20:55.055-08:00In case anyone missed this: http://www.nydailynews...In case anyone missed this: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/yankees/2010/11/scout-jeter-deserved-gold-glov.html<br /><br />The Haters can suck it.cheshirecat9noreply@blogger.com