OT: Jeter Yankees free mlb.tv game of the day

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Originally Posted by h2oya311

Seriously...I know it would have gotten a lot of criticism, but why didn't they walk him to set up the double play?? It's almost like the two teams decided exactly how they wanted it to play out...I felt like I was watching the AS game all over again w/ "a grooved fastball". Surprised no teams ever employed a reverse shift on Jeter. Every game I watch he hits at least one past the second baseman.

The first thing I thought when Gardner sacrificed was, no way they are actually going to walk him here...and they didn't. I feel that there was no way showalter wanted to take the heat if he walks jeter in what may have been his last at bat at Yankee stadium...no way. I don't care if the smart thing says to int walk him. In this instance, you take your chances and tip your cap afterwards. Jeter still had to get a hit and honestly, he hasn't been good this year, so really it wasn't a horrible move anyway. I truly don't think too many people thought this was the wrong move because of the circumstances.


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