Jeter As A Yankee Manager

Derek Jeter is one of the most beloved Yankees of all time. He has a chance to be in conversations with Mantle, Ruth, Gehrig and Berra. He has the classic single digit number, the world series rings and the stats needed to keep up with his peers. Aside from all that he is obviously very cerebral. So with that said one has to wonder if Derek will ever be given the reigns as a manager of the Yankees once he retires.

Sure it may be premature to speculate even if Jeter wants to manage. Could or would he follow in the steps of Martin, Berra, Piniella, Dent and current manager Girardi? I think Derek has the best chance out of current Yankee players to manage the Yankee's. To go a step further how about an all star coaching staff of Jeter as Manager, Andy Pettite as pitching coach, Posada as bench coach and Bernie Williams as hitting coach.

I think the Yankees would be missing out on a huge opportunity if they didn't start to groom Jeter and company now to take over the reigns. A chance to increase the Yankee legacy by molding the future players to respect the game, play hard and play smart always.

Robbing Derek Jeter

So we are now into Hot Stove season and one of the most shocking items to me is the Derek Jeter situation. On one side we have the Yankees, all powerful, access to unlimited funds and the desire to win. On the other side we have Derek Jeter, clutch if there is such a thing, company man, non steroid user and face of the modern day franchise. So I ask you how is it that the Yankees want to rob this man of his dignity, legacy and his last payday? I am no Yankee fan but that has nothing do with this article. It pains me to see how a person can do everything right in their life to this point and then be treated less than the likes of A.J. Burnett, Alex Rodriguez or any other free agent of the month that decides they want to collect a paycheck from the Yanks. Resolve the issue, pay the man.

Note to Derek...Don't reduce your asking price. You will never look like the bad guy in this situation and there is no reason for you not to be paid what you are asking after you look at what you have accomplished as a Yankee.