Man Among Men

For our first annual monthly award for "Man Among Men", we had a hard decision of who to pick. After some deliberation, we decided that we really could not give it to the entire 2009 Yankees team. While the team was great, there is really only one man who rises above not only the rest of the current league, but also past legends as well. It is with great honor that we award the November "Man Among Men" to... Derek Jeter.



First, he is Mr. November. He comes to play when it's the post season(For some reason Bud Selig has decided to lengthen an already marathon of a season to fucking Thanksgiving, hence the Mr. November) He isn't just clutch, he's automatic. See, Jeter and the core four, Posada, Pettitte, and Rivera, were there when the Dynasty started back in 1995/1996 and with the exception of Pettitte, have been there ever since. Jeter has played 15 seasons in the majors, been to the World Series 7 times and has 5 rings to show for it. Most teams are hoping to get into the post season, but that doesn't matter because even winning a pennant means nothing when you wear The Pinstripes. He delivers and he might me older, he might have lost some range, but do not call him overrated. He won't be the best defensive short stop or most home run hitting of all time, but EVERYONE who knows baseball, knows that Jeter is as classy as they get. The only number that matters when it's all said and done, is how many championships you've won. I could go on and on about Jeter's Hits, his batting average, on-base percentage, but I won't because none of that matters. What matter's is that when the pressure is on, when the lights of New York City are burning through the opposing team's heart and soul, Jeter thrives. Jeter knows when to keep his mouth shut, how to deal with the retarded New York media. He knows what "Class" is all about and even more importantly he respects "The Game" more than anyone else. In the steroid era of baseball, he in the ONE guy who you know didn't take them. He didn't need them to get to Epic God status on the diamond. His heart, his desire to win, and his ridiculous talent got him there.

In the end, just remember that it's Jeter who is captain of the best baseball team on Earth, earning him our "Man Among Men" award. Old Yankee Stadium will forever be missed. "The House that Ruth Built" is irreplaceable. But with one year in New Yankee Stadium and one championship, "The House that Jeter Built" sounds pretty damn good to me.

P.S. Besides the fact that Jeter will be one of the greatest baseball players of all time, the man only dates "10's". Here's a short list: Victoria Secret Super Model Adriana Lima, Mariah Carey, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Miss Universe Lara Dutta, and his most recent Friday Night Light's, Star Minka Kelley.




Abslutely Absurd.