Derek Jeter To Be Mets SS In 2011
August 31, 2010 by Chad Mcginnis
Filed under Blog Network, Featured, New York Mets, New York Yankees
Both New York teams have a decision to make about their shortstops. The Mets, if they want to keep theirs; and the Yankees, if they want to resign theirs. Here’s a noble idea, how about they switch teams. No wait, hear me out. Derek Jeter is in the final season of his 10-year/$189 million dollar contract and will probably ask for somewhere in the $15 million dollar range for at least four years. Based on his recent production even Omar Minaya wouldn’t give a 36-year old that kind of money. Hanley Ramirez, arguably the best offensive shortstop in the game, only got $70 million over six years in 2009, and he’s 11 years younger than Jeter. But this is Derek Jeter. The Yankee Captain, owner of five rings, certain Hall-of-Famer, all time Yankees hits leader, etc. Should...
