It is inconceivable to me why George Steinbrenner is dragging his feet on paying Derek Jeter what he’s worth.
Look, you’ve got Alex Rodriguez making $25 million a year for the Texas Rangers. Hmmm. How many World Series did Rodriguez help Seattle win? Oh that’s right, none.
Jeter, on the other hand, is really the driving force behind a Yankees team that has won four of the last five series. And he’s only going to better. Jeter’s game has steadily improved every year and he’s one of the most professional athletes in sports.
On the other hand, it might be worth it to see Steinbrenner whiff on signing Jeter only to see him leave for the Mets at the end of the upcoming season when Jeter will be a free agent.