I unfortunately had to write one of these for both Andy
Pettitte and Mariano Rivera last year and I feel compelled to do so once again
for Derek Jeter. I’m sorry.
I’m sorry that George Steinbrenner passed away and left the
team to his sons who know nothing about the game of baseball. I’m sorry that
the Yankees flirted with the idea of cutting payroll and getting under the
luxury tax that set us back a few seasons. I’m sorry you’re spending your final
season on a mediocre team that spent right at $500 million this offseason and
still is likely to fall under the 85 wins that the 2013 Yankees won.
This team does not have the heart, will, and determination
that a lot of the teams you have been on and led and that is no fault of your
own. You WANT to be out on the field every day where others take days off like
they’re getting paid for them anyway. You WANT to win where others just simply
expect to win not knowing that this is not enough by itself.
I’m sorry Jete and I will reiterate this when the Yankees
are eliminated this season. Even if you can lead the charge into the postseason
I cannot see this team running the table. Too many chiefs and not enough
Indians. Do me one favor Jete, not that you owe me anything, make sure the door
hits Kevin Long on the ass when you leave.
Sincerely,
Daniel Burch
P.S. I sure could use a gift basket. Go Yankees!
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