Poll: Is the reported offer by the Yankees to Derek Jeter insulting or on the spot?

[Hoopography]

1997 Flair Derek Jeter Hot GlovesAs a New York Yankees fan myself, I would like to see Jeter back in pinstripes next season. I would like to say… at the right price, but money doesn't really matter when you print as much of it as the Yankees seem to print. However, that doesn't mean I want the Yankees to throw A-Rod money at this smoldering free agent fire.

Although I am a Jeter fan and appreciate everything he's done for the franchise, I'm a Yankees fan first. The truth of the matter is that the 36 year old shortstop had his worst statistical season of his illustrious 15 year career. In 157 games last season, Jeter hit .270 with 10 HR's, 67 RBI's and 18 SB's. For a bit of a shortstop reference point, Ian Desmond of the Washington Nationals hit .269 with 10 HR's, 65 RBI's, 17 SB's and made a whopping $400,000. Ok, whopping to you or me, but the Yankees have reportedly offered Jeter $45,000,000 over three years.

There's no questioning the intangibles Jeter brings to the Yankee lineup and clubhouse, and those should be worth something. Are those intangibles worth more than $14,600,000 a year? Not likely, but here's the thing. This is the New York Yankees and Jeter will continue to be a productive player. I don't think he's going to have as poor of a season as he had last year. Actually, I think he'll bounce back with a very respectable .288 BA, 12 HR's, 85 RBI's and 15 SB's. Those are very productive offensive numbers for almost any shortstop in the MLB today. Despite the best efforts of the AL Gold Glove, Jeter's defense is a liability in the field and will need to be addressed over the longevity of any contract he agrees to with the Yanks. The truth of the matter is, the Yankees offered Jeter far more than he's worth on the field and took into account what he means to the team off the field. I think he and the Yankees will eventually agree on a three year deal worth about $60,000,000. To date, Jeter has earned $182,830,000 from MLB contracts alone. I think another $45 or $60 million is fine.

So what do you think? Is the reported offer by the Yankees insulting, spot on or too much?

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[key2win]

I dont think its an insult since $15 million is a ton of money for any athlete. Jeter is basically seeing what the Yankees gave A-Rod and wants the same gratitude sent his way.

[Myerburg311]

Jeter wants money for what he HAS done.. not what he WILL do

[ocanseco55]

he is on the decline they should wash there hands of him and let ramiro pena take over..

[Myerburg311]

that would be the worst thing since they signed Carl Pavano

[Hoopography]

Jeter wants money for what he HAS done.. not what he WILL do

Didn't he already get that money in his last huge contract?

[Myerburg311]

yes and no.. He got the money for leading them to titles and also for being one of the top 3 shortstops in the game and being 26.. Now he wants to get paid for leading them to titles and at one time being 26

[Brads55]

yes and no.. He got the money for leading them to titles and also for being one of the top 3 shortstops in the game and being 26.. Now he wants to get paid for leading them to titles and at one time being 26

LOL, gotta say thats a hilarious description.

[Myerburg311]

I do what I can..