Mr Jeter was NEVER a great defensive shortstop, very little range, and an average arm. Aroid, Garciaparra Miguel Tejada, Troy Tulowitzki, and others were always superior to Jeter, until injuries and PED's curtailed their careers. I respect Jeter's talent and longevity, the way he has carried himself, but I hardly think he is worthy of all the plaudits he receives for his talent. He was NEVER the best player in the league, never even the best player on his own team, so putting him on such a pedestal to me is ludicrous.
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