Jeter-Gate 2011
Andddd… ratings numbers are in for the All-Star Game. And… *mock-shock-awe* they’re terrible! Lowest overnight rating ever.
Who do they blame?
DEREK JETER!!!!!
Who do I blame?
BUD SELIG!!!!!
But that’s just me.
The rest of the internet is still up in arms about the Cheater’s absence saying it sabotaged All-Stars.
I’ve already said I think he’s a prick for not showing up. But I don’t think the guy is a sabotaging prick. I just think he’s an inconsiderate prick. And I think there are bigger problems afoot than a Jeter snub. Seriously. If the game is so lame (<-hah! a rhyme) that a few absent Yanks on the roster can do THIS to your ratings, there are a few more problems that need to be addressed.
Anywho.
That’s not Jeter-Gate.
THIS is Jeter-Gate.
Jeter-Gate is that kid we already talked about- the 23-year-old who caught the ball. I’m not the only one calling him a schmuck. As I first reported days ago… that schmuck may have to pay the IRS. THAT IS WHY YOU DON’T GIVE THINGS THAT ARE WORTH $250K TO BAZILLIONAIRES.
It’s sad, really. 3,000 hits? A great accomplishment. And there’s been more news about Jeter’s absence and Jeter’s ball (hah), etc, etc, etc. 23-year-old fan, part of that is your fault.
See, Yankees fans, there is no mercy for you.
Seriously, this guy is a schmuck. See? He admits it:
I’d enjoy it on debit if I were you, champ.
Hopefully, Jeter does the right thing and bails this guy out.
In other Jeter news, he’s super old. Want to read a great article about how old Jeter and A-Rod are (with a bonus injection of steroids)? Click HERE.
And… bad news for everyone’s favorite engorged neck, Jorge Posada! His role could further be diminished. Stay tuned for another temper tantrum, and click HERE for the details.
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Okay, guys. I’m ready for baseball. Can the All-Star break be over already?
Jeter is just a lightning rod for the fact that the All-Star has lost its luster. It isn’t his fault none of the other players give a damn either…
Dubsism (JW) is spot-on. Derek became the poster child for the All-Star Game going in the crapper. We aired these views on Twitter. L, are you on/going to/thinking about being on Twitter? FDA, you too!?
twitter? um. i don’t know. that’s a bird noise. and you know how i feel about birds. damn orioles.