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River Ave. Blues ยป On Derek’s defense, again

On Derek’s defense, again

October 27, 2008 by Benjamin Kabak 88 Comments

Looking forward on the cusp of the Hot Stove League
New York Yankees 2009 off-season structure

In 1997, during his age 36 season, Cal Ripken, a far superior defensive short stop than Derek Jeter, moved over to the Hot Corner. He knew he couldn’t man short, and for the good of the team, he shifted to his right. In 2009, Derek Jeter will play his age 35 season, and the debate over his defense has raged for years. This weekend, Dugout Central chimed in on the issue and wondered when and to where the captain would shift positions. Jeter has been vocal in insisting that he’s not going to move off short, but at some point soon, he should.

Looking forward on the cusp of the Hot Stove League
New York Yankees 2009 off-season structure

Filed Under: Asides, Defense Tagged With: Derek Jeter

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