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In response to "Keith Olbermann: Derek Jeter is not the best baseball player, or shortstop, ever. -- (link)" by Tim

Chipper Jones got a similar good-bye tour, but it wasn't nearly as publicized.

Posted by nubby Sep 23 '14, 18:48

And they're neck-and-neck stat-wise.

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lol at comparing Chipper Jones to Derek Jeter -- nm - Jovian Sep 23, 18:53 12
- Right, Chipper is demonstrably better. There is over 100 points difference in their career OPS. -- nm - David Sep 23, 18:55 11
  - oh no, you misunderstand. I am totally not on boad the Jeter is amazing train. Im solely saying he is the most popular and loved ballplayer in years. -- nm - Jovian Sep 23, 18:58
  - Yeah, OPS+ is 115 for Jeter vs 141 for Jones. Jones was far more damaging a hitter. - Will Hunting Sep 23, 18:57 9
    - (But just to be clear, I think Derek Jeter is and should be a slam dunk first ballot Hall of Famer.) -- nm - David Sep 23, 18:58 8
      - (I mean, except for a handful of idiot sportswriters who think they're guarding the Holy Grail) -- nm - Reagen Sep 23, 19:01 1
        
        I hope Deadspin buys another ballot. -- nm - Tim Sep 23, 19:02
      - He's Ripken a decade later. - Will Hunting Sep 23, 19:00
      - Yes, I don't think anyone disagrees with that. - Reagen Sep 23, 19:00 4
        
        He's the greatest Yankee in 50 years, so I get it but I also agree it's gone too far. - David Sep 23, 19:01 3
        
        It doesn't help that we're just one year from Mariano Rivera getting blown at every MLB ball park. -- nm - Reagen Sep 23, 19:05 2
        
        Except Citi Field, where he blew. - Tim Sep 23, 19:05 1
        
        Zing! -- nm - nubby Sep 23, 19:06
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- About as much as "New York DESERVES greatness" makes me roll my eyes. -- nm - nubby Sep 23, 18:54 3
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    - Because you live in New York. - nubby Sep 23, 19:07 1
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Chipper Jones got a similar good-bye tour, but it wasn't nearly as publicized.

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