Great article by Joel Sherman.
http://nypost.com/2014/09/02/if-yank...e-jeters-role/
"In mid-April, the Yankees manager played the tough guy by saying he was not putting on a farewell tour with Jeter in explaining why Jeter was not playing one day. But, as it turns out, of course, this is exactly what Girardi is doing.
His .261 average is devoid of much impact. He has 18 extra-base hits. That is tied with Stephen Drew, among others, for 253rd in the majors. But Jeter has come to the plate 539 times and Drew 225. So while Drew is hitting just .167, I am not sure he is a worse option than Jeter — at least the potential to hit for impact is greater."
I am just stunned at Jeter still hitting 2nd in the Yankees lineup. I think Jeter will eventually cost the Yankees a playoff spot with his .621 OPS and terrible defense.
Bob Sheppard: "Now batting for the Yankees, No. 2, Derek Jeter. No. 2."