When even a mass-market publication like the NY Post questions the value of small ball as played by Jeter, it seems like Yankee fans are panicking again.
Like why would Derek Jeter, struggling again on offense, sacrifice with Bernie Williams on second, one run already in and no outs in the third? Jeter said because he felt the team needed to build toward another run and that Kelvim Escobar’s 95 mph fastball tails into righties, and he did not feel he could shoot the ball to right field. But he also disputed he has sacrificed more this season, though the 12 he has are one more than he had produced in the three previous seasons combined.
Love that last line - disputing a player’s perceptions through stats.
Also, Nomar’s Achilles is in trouble again. Hmm. Choosing to take the Cab lookin’ like a good decision!