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NFT: What Yankees hater didn't vote for Jeter?

I Love Clams Casino : 1/22/2020 11:59 am
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Had to be someone who covers  
montanagiant : 1/22/2020 12:02 pm : link
The Red Sox
Whoever it was  
liteamorn : 1/22/2020 12:03 pm : link
He needs to lose his vote.
Yankee hater  
giants#1 : 1/22/2020 12:04 pm : link
or just a sanctimonious clown? BBWA has a lot of the latter.
attention seeking idiot  
rocco8112 : 1/22/2020 12:07 pm : link
looking to boost his failing career through notoriety from this absurd vote.

I hope no one names him or gives him the attention he wants.
I am ok with it.  
WalterSobchak : 1/22/2020 12:10 pm : link
For a position player to get a 100% vote , I personally feel like at least 1 league MVP should be on your resume. Just my personal opinion. Jeter is obviously a no brainer hof-er though
Could have been a vote for Mo.  
x meadowlander : 1/22/2020 12:13 pm : link
Perhaps someone wanted to leave Riviera as the only player with 100% first ballot?
RE: attention seeking idiot  
Mad Mike : 1/22/2020 12:20 pm : link
In comment 14789476 rocco8112 said:
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looking to boost his failing career through notoriety from this absurd vote.

Whoever it was did it anonymously, which is a little hard to reconcile with wanting publicity.
i'm sorry  
RasputinPrime : 1/22/2020 12:25 pm : link
but Jeter can be the 200th best HOFer of all time and there is still no reason every voter didn't have him on their ballot.

There is some turd who kept him off because as of today he/she is of the opinion that Jeter is not a HOFer. How is that justified? They vote their conscience not as part of some collective (in theory).

Brad Penny got a vote. JJ Putz got a vote. Perhaps all of the above by the same person who really needs to sack-up and come forward with their position.
RE: i'm sorry  
Gatorade Dunk : 1/22/2020 12:46 pm : link
In comment 14789493 RasputinPrime said:
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but Jeter can be the 200th best HOFer of all time and there is still no reason every voter didn't have him on their ballot.

There is some turd who kept him off because as of today he/she is of the opinion that Jeter is not a HOFer. How is that justified? They vote their conscience not as part of some collective (in theory).

Brad Penny got a vote. JJ Putz got a vote. Perhaps all of the above by the same person who really needs to sack-up and come forward with their position.

Babe Ruth was not a unanimous HOFer. Neither was Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Cal Ripken Jr., Ken Griffey Jr., and on and on.

All of them were just as deserving as Jeter, if not more so.

He's still in the HOF now, so WGAF whether it was unanimous. Jeter has gotten plenty of accolades through his career, HOF enshrinement now chief among them. But in no way is it a slight for him to not have been the first unanimous first-ballot HOF position player. Quite frankly, compared to those names above, he doesn't especially deserve to be, either (IMO).
my own theories  
Matt in SGS : 1/22/2020 12:51 pm : link
- Someone from Miami because they don't like what's been going on with the Marlins

- Someone from the Houston area press because they are circling the wagons even though they are proven cheaters, but everything around that organization, including media who have covered them are all turning out to be immense dicks. So it was done out of spite.

- A protest vote for the Jeter only ballots

I actually don't think it's one of the Boston writers. The Red Sox group actually has a great deal of respect for Jeter.

In the end though, I"ll bet whoever it is is prepping the hot take article of all time for the reason he didn't vote for Jeter and will publish his article which will get a zillion clicks and he's probably working on setting up the ad revenue/sponsorships right now. So they will "win" by getting a boost in revenue and their name will forever be linked with Jeter.

RE: my own theories  
BronxBombers : 1/22/2020 12:55 pm : link
In comment 14789542 Matt in SGS said:
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- Someone from Miami because they don't like what's been going on with the Marlins

- Someone from the Houston area press because they are circling the wagons even though they are proven cheaters, but everything around that organization, including media who have covered them are all turning out to be immense dicks. So it was done out of spite.

- A protest vote for the Jeter only ballots

I actually don't think it's one of the Boston writers. The Red Sox group actually has a great deal of respect for Jeter.

In the end though, I"ll bet whoever it is is prepping the hot take article of all time for the reason he didn't vote for Jeter and will publish his article which will get a zillion clicks and he's probably working on setting up the ad revenue/sponsorships right now. So they will "win" by getting a boost in revenue and their name will forever be linked with Jeter.


fully agree with this, 99.7, pretty good.
Someone always does that.  
since1925 : 1/22/2020 1:01 pm : link
No big deal. Babe Ruth wasn't unanimous. Or Wille Mays. Or Hank Aaron.

Only the Sandman has every done it.
RE: Someone always does that.  
since1925 : 1/22/2020 1:01 pm : link
In comment 14789566 since1925 said:
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No big deal. Babe Ruth wasn't unanimous. Or Wille Mays. Or Hank Aaron.

Only the Sandman has every done it.


"ever done it."
RE: my own theories  
figgy2989 : 1/22/2020 1:05 pm : link
In comment 14789542 Matt in SGS said:
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In the end though, I"ll bet whoever it is is prepping the hot take article of all time for the reason he didn't vote for Jeter and will publish his article which will get a zillion clicks and he's probably working on setting up the ad revenue/sponsorships right now. So they will "win" by getting a boost in revenue and their name will forever be linked with Jeter.


This is a pretty good take right here and probably ends up being the case.
Who cares?  
GiantJake : 1/22/2020 1:05 pm : link
Jeter is in the HOF with 98% of the vote. It's one of the highest percentages ever. Babe Ruth received 95% of the vote. I am a lifelong Yankees fan and I don't see any problem with the vote. Life goes on. Congratulations to Hall of Famer Derek Jeter!!
RE: i'm sorry  
Mad Mike : 1/22/2020 1:15 pm : link
In comment 14789493 RasputinPrime said:
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There is some turd who kept him off because as of today he/she is of the opinion that Jeter is not a HOFer. How is that justified?

C'mon, I think everyone knows that whoever withheld their vote from Jeter didn't do it because they think he's not a HOF'er. You're free to think leaving him off for the sake of leaving him off is silly, but we all know he or she wasn't voting their opinion of his worthiness for the Hall, anymore than all the other votes withheld from no-doubt HOF'ers.
Another theory  
Ross : 1/22/2020 1:16 pm : link
Is that it's someone who thought Mariano should be the only unanimous HOF inductee. That's the only argument that makes even a little bit of sense (although disagree with it).

Unfortunate- he’s the epitome of an HOFer  
jpkmets : 1/22/2020 1:22 pm : link
Great player, truly iconic, clutch and classy.

I guess being short by one vote is a good sign overall of less voters carrying personal grudges. I mean, for decades, Seaver was highest percentage but not unanimous. Who didn’t vote for Seaver?

Worse for mantle and DiMaggio - shocking that people left them out but they were in the 80s percentage wise I believe.

Willie freaking Mays got 94 percent and Ted Williams 93. Who didn’t votes for them?

Even a few years back, Griffey was a few votes shy of unanimous - and I don’t see how Jr was left off any ballots.

Only upside is that Mo stands alone, and for my money, he’s the best athlete at his job, that I’ve ever seen in any sport. Period.

But the sooner people get over themselves with “protest votes” or “hot take” votes or “he didn’t answer my questions” votes, the better.

Anyway, congrats to Jeter. Obviously deserving.
If I was unclear  
jpkmets : 1/22/2020 1:23 pm : link
“Unfortunate” that one jack wagon didn’t vote for him. But glad he was resoundingly selected.
I’d be surprised if it was a Boston writer  
mfsd : 1/22/2020 1:32 pm : link
Their media...shit, even their fans grudgingly admit Jeter is a no doubt about it first ballot hall of famer
I’d like to hear from the guy.  
Crispino : 1/22/2020 1:41 pm : link
“Explain how the other 98.7% got it wrong please.”
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christian : 1/22/2020 1:54 pm : link
It's beyond silly the writers have created a fake utility in their vote to create different classes in the hall.

Based on the criteria and the best information at the time a guy either is or isn't.

Time and context moves guys up and down, and it's perfectly reasonable to change your mind. Mussina is a good example. With a little breathing room it's clear the guy was a fabulous pitcher in a tough era.

But who the eff looks at Griffey, Jeter, Pedro, and needs more context to know he's a HOFer?
It has to be a Marlins writer  
Chip : 1/22/2020 1:56 pm : link
DJ is not that popular in southeast Fl.
Cocktail hour?  
CT Charlie : 1/22/2020 2:32 pm : link
Guy filled in the wrong bubble on the ballot.
RE: It has to be a Marlins writer  
Dunedin81 : 1/22/2020 2:44 pm : link
In comment 14789666 Chip said:
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DJ is not that popular in southeast Fl.


Are there Marlins writers?
I’m glad he wasn’t unanimous  
Steve L : 1/22/2020 2:55 pm : link
If Ruth, Mays or Aaron weren’t worthy of it, Jeter isn’t either. And I like Jeter.
Might have been someone who  
Csonka : 1/22/2020 3:06 pm : link
wasn't happy with the gift basket he or she received.
An MVP  
PaulN : 1/22/2020 3:44 pm : link
The same haters vote on, it is a vote, Judge had a better year then Altuve, he lost because of the hatred people have for the Yanks. Ichiro wins rookie of the year in 2001, in 2003 when Matsui is going to win it they say, he really isn't a rookie, lets give it to Angel Berroa, he hit .287, 17 homers, 73 rbi's, .789 ops, 101 ops+ /Matsui hit .287, 16 hr's, 106 rbi's, 788ops, 109 ops+. Munson is not in the hall of shame because he was killed and was a Yankee. Does anyone know Munson threw out of higher percentage of base stealers then Bench. Yet Bench was one so great at it, nobody looks at that, but they tell us Jeter was not good defensively because they love that little knock.
I’m a Mets fan  
BigBill : 1/22/2020 3:46 pm : link
But at the same time respect the Yankees. How can anyone in their right mind not vote for Jeter for the HOF. Insane!!
Win  
PaulN : 1/22/2020 3:55 pm : link
The rings, without cheating, and fuck them all. We won 4 out of 5 without an mvp, or cy young winner, even with Mo. The penalty this commishioner levied is criminal, this scumbag don't put Rose in the hall now and we have a crooked game, they must throwthe cheaters out of baseball, the precident was set and if he don't, why is Pete out, we allow cheaters in our game.
He probably sent a post boink gift basket to one of their daughters  
Torrag : 1/22/2020 3:57 pm : link
and also...who cares...he's in.
I'd be surprised if it's a Boston/NE writer  
jcn56 : 1/22/2020 4:46 pm : link
those beardy fuckers would be parading him around town at this point in celebration, I doubt they'd choose to remain anonymous and not take credit for the hit.
RE: RE: attention seeking idiot  
rocco8112 : 1/22/2020 5:51 pm : link
In comment 14789490 Mad Mike said:
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In comment 14789476 rocco8112 said:


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looking to boost his failing career through notoriety from this absurd vote.


Whoever it was did it anonymously, which is a little hard to reconcile with wanting publicity.


shows what I know

I didn't know the votes were anonymous

still bullshit though
As a "yankee hater"  
TheWalrus : 1/22/2020 6:14 pm : link
I doubt it's a Mets or Red Sox writer. I hated that Torre era team but always respected Jeter's game. There's a difference between hating the Yankees and being blind. I don't like Jeter but he's a hall of famer no question about it. Same thing with Rivera last year.

Maybe it's a Marlins writer or someone connected to one of the hall of famers he fired down there. I think that's more likely.
Unfortunately  
Timberlake : 1/22/2020 6:59 pm : link
politics has infiltrated sports...
RE: Another theory  
Eman11 : 1/22/2020 8:12 pm : link
In comment 14789598 Ross said:
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Is that it's someone who thought Mariano should be the only unanimous HOF inductee. That's the only argument that makes even a little bit of sense (although disagree with it).


That's my thinking as well.

Mo was the best closer ever and it's not even close so if anyone deserves to be unanimous, it's the guy who is the all time best at his position.

I've been a lifelong Yankee fan going back to the Jake Gibbs/Horace Clarke days. While I love Jeter, the fact is he wasn't the greatest SS ever so I don't have a problem with him not being unanimous.

The bar used to be getting in on the first ballot, and hell, Joe D didn't get in until his fourth try. Jeter getting in with almost 98% of the vote his first time around is a pretty damn great accomplishment and I'm just glad he was first ballot.
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