Al Jeterzeera in full effect

Main course:

Cashman calls offer to Jeter ‘appropriate and fair’

“There is nothing baffling about our position,” Cashman said. “We have been very honest and direct with them, not through the press. We feel our offer is appropriate and fair. We appreciate the contributions Derek has made to our organization and we have made it clear to them. Our primary focus is his on-the-field performance the last couple of years in conjunction with his age, and we have some concerns in that area that need to be addressed in a multiyear deal going forward.

“I restate Derek Jeter is the best shortstop for this franchise as we move forward. The difficulty is finding out what is fair between both sides.”

The Yankees have made Jeter a three-year offer of $45 million, obviously short of what the 36-year-old icon is seeking.

Dessert:

In this numbers game, Jeter’s don’t add up

Derek Jeter’s position when it comes to his contract negotiations appears to be this: I am Derek Jeter, pay me.

It doesn’t matter he has almost no leverage or he is coming off his worst season or the production of shortstops 37 and older in major league history is dismal.

Logic and facts are not supposed to matter. All that is supposed to matter is this: I am Derek Jeter, pay me.

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I’ve said plenty about this over the last few days.? Your turn. Who’s right, who’s wrong?? Where is this going to wind up and when?

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