Keith Olbermann: Derek Jeter Is Not The Greatest Player Ever

[KeepOnRollin]

Keith Olbermann: Derek Jeter Is Not The Greatest Player Ever

"Derek Jeter is not the greatest person in human history. He did not invent baseball. He did not discover electricity. He is not the greatest shortstop who ever lived," Olbermann said. And that was just the beginning.

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[KeepOnRollin]

It is sad that this is even a debate. Jeter is/was great. No where near as great as some other players (and former Yankees) though.

 

[Hobbesarable]

It is sad that this is even a debate. Jeter is/was great. No where near as great as some other players (and former Yankees) though.

Who was trying to make the case that he is the greatest?

He isn't even the greatest Yankees player, but he is a class act amongst several players from the steroids era. He is revered among many for that reason in addition to his playing ability.

 

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People still follow baseball?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Found two different articles suggesting it so far. Here is one.

http://mlb.com/news/article/6770050...eter-deserving-of-place-among-yankees-legends

Absolutely agree with Jeter the person being held in high regard. I think those suggesting he could be greatest are factoring that into play more then the on field stuff though.

Very, very good player. Great even. Not close to greatest.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Jeter=overrated, fueled by the NY/East Coast hype machine.

Very good, impressive longevity, but overrated.

 

[julius]

Who was trying to make the case that he is the greatest?

He isn't even the greatest Yankees player, but he is a class act amongst several players from the steroids era. He is revered among many for that reason in addition to his playing ability.

class act? didn't he have a gift basket for the all the women he boned, that he'd give them once he told them to leave?

classy guy there.

 

[Hobbesarable]

class act? didn't he have a gift basket for the all the women he boned, that he'd give them once he told them to leave?

classy guy there.

Are you asking a question or providing rumors and speculation on your part?

 

[julius]

Are you asking a question or providing rumors and speculation on your part?

not exactly speculation, and not exactly rumors. Google is your friend.

 

[Hobbesarable]

not exactly speculation, and not exactly rumors. Google is your friend.

Yeah, and Jeter denied the rumors.

In this country you are innocent until proven guilty.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I wonder if Jeter didn't exist, would the MLB be where it's at even now? It's a dying product... Names like Jeter give it relevance imo.

Miguel Cabrera was the first triple crown winner since 1967, my guess is average sports fan doesn't know that and that is a HUGE feat.

 

[PDXFonz]

Jesus is the greatest baseball player ever.

If I remember correctly he was a pitcher for the Angels.

Am I using the OT section properly?

 

[barfo]

Jesus is the greatest baseball player ever.

If I remember correctly he was a pitcher for the Angels.

Am I using the OT section properly?

Well, you didn't mention why it is Obama's fault.

barfo

 

[MickZagger]

He's always been full of himself. A HOF and 3,000 hits is nice. A tad overrated, yes.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Jesus is the greatest baseball player ever.

If I remember correctly he was a pitcher for the Angels.

Am I using the OT section properly?

Jesus was never a great fielder though--always played like he had holes in his hands...

 

[illmatic99]

class act? didn't he have a gift basket for the all the women he boned, that he'd give them once he told them to leave?

classy guy there.

Better than this:

[video]www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzTCuiU0qjU[/video]

 

[BlazerWookee]

Fuck Keith Oberman.

And fuck Derek Jeter.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

and Rasheed Wallace.

 

[BlazerWookee]

and Rasheed Wallace.

Yeah, and Rasheed Wallace, too.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

and Raymond Felton.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I wonder if Jeter didn't exist, would the MLB be where it's at even now? It's a dying product... Names like Jeter give it relevance imo.

Miguel Cabrera was the first triple crown winner since 1967, my guess is average sports fan doesn't know that and that is a HUGE feat.

Baseball is no longer the "National pastime". But to call it dead or dying is getting ahead of yourself, and simply incorrect. In fact, baseball has never been more financially sound than it is right now.

Are you from the East Coast? Do you really think Jeter makes that big of a difference? Yikes.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

and Raymond Felton.

and Darius Miles.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Baseball is no longer the "National pastime". But to call it dead or dying is getting ahead of yourself, and simply incorrect. In fact, baseball has never been more financially sound than it is right now.

Are you from the East Coast? Do you really think Jeter makes that big of a difference? Yikes.

Is it more financially sound because of the actual product or because of how many games are played and the amount of sponsors the league has?

I believe Jeter does make a difference to the casual fan. Hardcore baseball guys don't care because the league is full of good to great players but do you think casual fan could point out Mike Trout, Miguel Cabrera or Clayton Kershaw if they weren't playing?

Baseball will always be around. However, it's falling fast into the niche group of Hockey, Soccer and Fighting in America.

 

[MARIS61]

In this country you are innocent until your name appears in the media.

fify.

 

[RR7]

Is it more financially sound because of the actual product or because of how many games are played and the amount of sponsors the league has?
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The amount of games hasn't changed in a long time, so that wouldn't be why.
As for sponsors, of course that helps make the league financially sound. But they wouldn't just sponsor it for shits and giggles.