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The point is that Jeter recognized Bob Shepard as ...

2008-04-27T12:53:00.000-04:00

The point is that Jeter recognized Bob Shepard as part of the club's history. I don't think it's selfish or ego maniacal at all -- more of a tribute to the importance of Shepard and how he'll be missed when he kicks the bucket.

It just goes to show how individual a sport baseba...

2008-04-02T14:20:00.000-04:00

It just goes to show how individual a sport baseball is! Jeter gets his own announcer to introduce him? That's the definition of selfish.

Wait, how does this not make you hate Jeter more? ...

2008-04-02T01:57:00.000-04:00

Wait, how does this not make you hate Jeter more? He's so special he gets his own announcer? And people dare to question A-rod's sincerity? This act just screams insincerity on Jeter's part.

Oh, and to say he's a 'bad defensive player' is a bit of an understatement - defensively, he's the worst SS in the bigs.

When he came back from his injury in the 2003 seas...

2008-04-01T18:20:00.000-04:00

When he came back from his injury in the 2003 season he purposely set up his AB to the lyrics of the song "It's great to be back" or to that effect. A bit egomaniacal.

I think it's his flat top that makes you love him....

2008-04-01T16:12:00.000-04:00

I think it's his flat top that makes you love him.

Can't this easily be interpreted as "Screw you, I'...

2008-04-01T13:39:00.000-04:00

Can't this easily be interpreted as "Screw you, I'm better than everyone else so I get the legend introducing me no matter who introduces everyone else"? Like Jeter gets his own special announcer?