Comments on: Pinch hitting: Chris and Trevor Kaftan

By: Sox Fan

Sox Fan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:06:33 +0000

I just have to thank you for writing this piece. Usually, I go to The Onion to get my daily comedy fix, but I think this tops any parody over there.

My favorite part of the article is the whole “spectacular defensive plays” bit. Priceless…keep it coming!

By: roundbaout

roundbaout — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:45:31 +0000

Chris:
Re “Jeter — and all of the previous Yankees — will always be dissected as to which was the best ever. People make arguments for Ruth, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Gehrig. They all have their intangibles.”

There is no statistic that shows Jeter is the best Yankee ever or near so. He lacks power, doubles, rbis, oba to compare to the big four and Yogi. Yes, even Reggie Jackson and A-Rod. Jeter makes the top 10.. But Jeter is a SINGLES HITTER, a table setter who with a flair for the big play and moment.
Look at the power numbers…Jeter couldn’t shine the spikes of the big four and Berra..
It’s a ridiculous premise and not supported by facts.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:06:43 +0000

jeter is not the #1 yankee ever. I know that comparing players across decades is considered “hard” but when you adjust for league, park, and time period factors the two best players of all time (statistically speaking, PED allegations aside) are Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth, and its very close. And jeter has never had gaudy statistics. He’s a great player, and is probably top 5, but not the best.

By: agragh

agragh — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:36:50 +0000

This was completely fukking retarded. If I argue that the Sun equals Obama times manila folders, I don’t deserve “constructive comments.” I don’t even know what such comments would consist of.

Writing something outlandish doesn’t make it “brave” or “ballsy.” It’s just dumb.

By: CT

CT — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:33:26 +0000

Chris,

This is ballsy, but even as a non-yankee fan, no way would I rate Jeter as the #1 yankee ever.

That belongs to George Herman Ruth, no ifs, ands, or buts. If it weren’t for the Babe, there would be no 27 rings. You all should worship his grave as the greatest Yankee ever.

By: MattNC

MattNC — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:12:09 +0000

Wins above replacement in a Yankee uniform:

Babe Ruth 149.5
Derek Jeter 68.7

And Jeter is my favorite current player.

Others:

Mantle 120.2
Gehrig 118.3
DiMaggio 83.4

By: LInus

LInus — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:05:27 +0000

If you don’t want people to write, “This is a stupid post,” then you probably shouldn’t allow posts that are this indefensibly stupid.

By: Chris Kaftan

Chris Kaftan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:50:47 +0000

There was no doubt when my brother brought up the blog post topic to me weeks ago that we knew we’d be called all names under the sun. It IS a controversial issue.

What I like to read here is the discussion and the rankings. What I don’t like to read is “this was a stupid post.” C’mon, all people who read this blog should participate in constructive dialogue. Calling us stupid or ignorant won’t help the cause. There were several good comments, and several morons too.

Jeter — and all of the previous Yankees — will always be dissected as to which was the best ever. People make arguments for Ruth, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Gehrig. They all have their intangibles.

Trevor and I made our discussion based on today’s numbers — the Steroids Era, the era of mass media and instant gratification on the Internet, and his ability to lead a team that is owned by one of the most compulsive owners in all of professional sports.

But, thanks to all of you who left constructive comments.

See you in the Yankee blogosphere!

-ck

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:28:01 +0000

This was a totally nonsensical post, so far behind in quality than anything to date, and totally irrelevant as well. Who cares?? No one should.

By: saucY

saucY — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:21:51 +0000

hey, it’s an opinion. and opinions are the only things that will come into play when you attempt to compare players from much different generations…

you can very well make a convincing case that the level of competition and general knowledge of the game is at an all time high.