You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone: The Case Of Derek Jeter

You would think being Captain of the most popular franchise in sports and leading the team to four World Series titles would be enough. But in New York, it isn't. Derek Jeter is the poster boy of the New York Yankees; he’s the team’s most popular player for the most hated team in sports. When the team is losing, it’s Jeter who takes the heat. But when the team is on a roll, it’s one of the bigger bats or star pitchers that get the recognition for the success in New York. Don't get me wrong, Jeter is one of the most recognizable names in sports and is a fan-favorite (especially for you single females.) But that recognition comes more for his classy personality and his good looks than it does for his contributions on the field. Most people do not realize how consistently good Jeter has been since his debut as the Yankees shortstop. Every season, you can pencil him in for a .300 plus average, 15-20 home runs, a .400 OBP, 25 steals, 125 runs scored, and ...