I don’t think that Jeter milked it as much as the lap dog, slobbering media folks did. Honestly, he should have retired two seasons ago but didn’t. The one good thing about his retiring is that now MLB can go ahead with their proposal to stop batters forms stepping out after every pitch and adjusting everything, even though they don’t move a muscle.
I blame Jeter for none of the fuss surrounding his departure. He is not the first, and won’t be the last, player to make a farewell tour of his final season. Sports media just beat it to death, as they do with pretty much any story they get their hands on. If anyone milked it, it was the Yankees.
When Bill Veeck built the exploding scoreboard at Sox Park in 1959, he also had the “pitchometer” clock put up there.It was a 20 second clock that started as soon as the pitcher got the ball back.After a short time, he was forced to stop using it, but it stayed there for many, many years.
Personally, I was sick of the Jeter coverage; the best revenge has been the Yankees out of the playoffs.
As for speeding up the game, apparently the Atlantic League has put in a number of new rules that have cut down the average time so far (nine minutes, but it’s a start). More here: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/93784694/pace-of-play-baseball-atlantic-league-trying-to-speed-up-game
I think George Brett did it right: he only announced his retirement right at the end of his last season. We were able to give him a proper sendoff with our thanks for the privilege of witnessing his greatness, but there was nothing at all like a “farewell tour” and definitely no milking it.
back in the 90s I had to listen to Tigers games at work, great announcers but I recall the games then were shorter than they are now-One year I made a lot of money with a few Tigers fans by betting on how many games they would lose thruout the season. I made about $400 betting against the Tigers
I still like Jeter. I am a Braves fan, and “Yankee Hater” but Jeter is a class act and represents the best of baseball. Not a saint, he does not walk on water, but he is a decent guy who played at the highest level for years. The “retirement” tour is a gift to the fans, who reasonably wish to express appreciation for the greatness they have witnessed. Most of the greats do not go out with solid years (Ted Williams and Chipper Jones are conspicuous exceptions.) A weak final year is not a crime, and is not a basis for contempt against Jeter.
Olbermann was a slavering mad dog as a political commentator. It sounds like nothing changed when he went back to sports. When he retires there will be no adulation.
@Liverlips McCraken, I know. I’m a Red Sox fan as well and it’s so annoying watching this game in and game out. Actually, the umpire can order the batter back in the box. The batter really has to ask for time out and the umpire can refuse that request. Enforce the rules as they currently are. Same goes for the pitcher and the 20 second rule.
Polsixe over 9 years ago
And that is how the media operates.
loner34 over 9 years ago
That is how Jeter operated, he loved the adulation.I like Jeter But he did milk it.
sarah413 Premium Member over 9 years ago
I don’t think that Jeter milked it as much as the lap dog, slobbering media folks did. Honestly, he should have retired two seasons ago but didn’t. The one good thing about his retiring is that now MLB can go ahead with their proposal to stop batters forms stepping out after every pitch and adjusting everything, even though they don’t move a muscle.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 9 years ago
I blame Jeter for none of the fuss surrounding his departure. He is not the first, and won’t be the last, player to make a farewell tour of his final season. Sports media just beat it to death, as they do with pretty much any story they get their hands on. If anyone milked it, it was the Yankees.
strictures over 9 years ago
When Bill Veeck built the exploding scoreboard at Sox Park in 1959, he also had the “pitchometer” clock put up there.It was a 20 second clock that started as soon as the pitcher got the ball back.After a short time, he was forced to stop using it, but it stayed there for many, many years.
dunner99rok over 9 years ago
Personally, I was sick of the Jeter coverage; the best revenge has been the Yankees out of the playoffs.
As for speeding up the game, apparently the Atlantic League has put in a number of new rules that have cut down the average time so far (nine minutes, but it’s a start). More here: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/93784694/pace-of-play-baseball-atlantic-league-trying-to-speed-up-game
Godfreydaniel over 9 years ago
I think George Brett did it right: he only announced his retirement right at the end of his last season. We were able to give him a proper sendoff with our thanks for the privilege of witnessing his greatness, but there was nothing at all like a “farewell tour” and definitely no milking it.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 9 years ago
back in the 90s I had to listen to Tigers games at work, great announcers but I recall the games then were shorter than they are now-One year I made a lot of money with a few Tigers fans by betting on how many games they would lose thruout the season. I made about $400 betting against the Tigers
jbmlaw01 over 9 years ago
I still like Jeter. I am a Braves fan, and “Yankee Hater” but Jeter is a class act and represents the best of baseball. Not a saint, he does not walk on water, but he is a decent guy who played at the highest level for years. The “retirement” tour is a gift to the fans, who reasonably wish to express appreciation for the greatness they have witnessed. Most of the greats do not go out with solid years (Ted Williams and Chipper Jones are conspicuous exceptions.) A weak final year is not a crime, and is not a basis for contempt against Jeter.
pschearer Premium Member over 9 years ago
Olbermann was a slavering mad dog as a political commentator. It sounds like nothing changed when he went back to sports. When he retires there will be no adulation.
jackhs over 9 years ago
What about Tank’s dating soap opera?
sarah413 Premium Member over 9 years ago
@Liverlips McCraken, I know. I’m a Red Sox fan as well and it’s so annoying watching this game in and game out. Actually, the umpire can order the batter back in the box. The batter really has to ask for time out and the umpire can refuse that request. Enforce the rules as they currently are. Same goes for the pitcher and the 20 second rule.