Is Derek Jeter's autograph worth $1,000?

[Exhibitman]

No way, not even if he gets hit by a bus tomorrow. Now is the worst time to buy a Jeter signed item--the hype will never be bigger.

I got my signed item out of a pack of cards; best pack bust I ever had:

[sago]

Just like Mantle, Jeter is not even the best player on his own team. I would much rather have had Mariano Rivera than Jeter, and Yogi or Ford over Mantle. The mystique that surrounds players, especially when we see them play when we are young, tends to help overshadow their results.

[thetruthisoutthere]

If you're patient, and if you know Jeter's autograph, there are some great deals out there.

I own eight Jeter rookie (1996) autographed baseballs and the highest price I paid was $179.99.

I've paid $99.00 and less for early Jeter autographed cards.

$1,000.00? No way!!!!

[gregr2]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

If you're patient, and if you know Jeter's autograph, there are some great deals out there.

I own eight Jeter rookie (1996) autographed baseballs and the highest price I paid was $179.99.

I've paid $99.00 and less for early Jeter autographed cards.

$1,000.00? No way!!!!

I need to find one of those deals!

[brooklynbaseball]

Most overhyped player in the history of baseball. Is he a hall of fame player? Yes, he is Paul Molitor with better looking girlfriends. But please, he was never even the best SHORTSTOP in the league. Living in NY (not a Yankee fan) I respect him for being the anti-Aroid, but overrated and canonized WAY too much. I'm more impressed by his girlfriends than his game.

[packs]

Who was better other than A-rod who was cheating?

Molitor did not play shortstop (a premium position) so not really sure what makes his career similar to Jeter's.

Molitor only played 1,495 of his 2,683 games in the field. Also only played 11 of his 21 seasons at third base.

Not comparable in my opinion.

Jeter plays shortstop. It is one of the most demanding and important positions on the field, rivaled only by catcher and centerfielder. And unlike his longevity predecessors (Vizquel, Smith) he can hit. He is an aberration.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by packs

Who was better other than A-rod who was cheating?

Molitor did not play shortstop (a premium position) so not really sure what makes his career similar to Jeter's.

Molitor only played 1,495 of his 2,683 games in the field. Also only played 11 of his 21 seasons at third base.

Not comparable in my opinion.

Jeter plays shortstop. It is one of the most demanding and important positions on the field, rivaled only by catcher and centerfielder. And unlike his longevity predecessors (Vizquel, Smith) he can hit. He is an aberration.

Ditto.

Well written, Packs.