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Originally Posted by Carter08
Normally I would agree with this but for me taking Jeter over Arod is about more than just stats. I can firmly say I believe he is the greater player over ARod with his clubhouse presence and other intangibles, including just seeking to have a killer instinct at exactly the right moment. Arod seemed like a self-centered jerk who caused distractions and was suspended for cheating. I think my fictional team with Jeter beats a team with Arod over the long run.
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If I was a manager, I actually might take Jeter because I want to relax and not deal with drama and Jeter was very good.
However, A-Rod is going to generate more runs and I don't think that can really be denied or argued plausibly. He was the better baseball player because it is runs, creating them offensively and saving them defensively, not drama, PR, or being popular that produces wins.