[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

And I'm surprised that guy from the other recent HOF thread isn't here writing smug diatribes about how overrated Jeter was.

Not that I don't agree with the sentiment.

If you're referring to me, nothing "smug" about my post. Facts are facts. If you don't like it....if your delicate sensibilities can't handle frank discussions, avoid them.

Jeter is a worthy Hall of Famer. I never said he wasn't. I never said he didn't deserve to be in on the first ballot. Never said I didn't like the guy. I'm a fan. I thought he was a great teammate, worthy of the Yankee captainship. I did say that he didn't deserve 100%, as he's clearly not in the class of the game's all-time greats. I didn't broach the subject, but since people make such a big deal over vote percentage now, I'm going to weigh in. And this ridiculous "outrage" from some because one voter left him off the ballot, as if it were the end of the world-those people need to get a life.

If you don't like my posts, that's fine. Put me on ignore, or shut the fuck up about what I have to say. Or, gulp, try to make a post repudiating what I've said. But you can't-far easier for people like you to shit on someone than to discredit what they've said.

Jeter is incredibly overrated. He was a singles hitter. He didn't hit doubles or triples. His home run rate, for the era, and even compared to his peers, was low. He didn't walk. His OBP was almost entirely driven by his average. He struck out way, way too much for a guy having so little power. He was an average defender at best.

Prove me wrong! Otherwise, keep your fucking snide comments to yourself.