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Normally, whether or not a 36-year-old shortstop with declining skills gets a new contract isn’t big offseason news in baseball. But when that shortstop is Derek Jeter, it’s somewhat compelling stuff. (Ok, so “compelling” might be too strong of a word. “Interesting” would probably be more like it.)
Less than a week ago, the Yankees reportedly offered Jeter a three-year, $45 million contract. Based on his age, his numbers last year and his declining defensive play, most would agree that that’s a pretty fair offer. But Jeter’s agent Casey Close said that the Yankees’ negotiating strategy during contract talks for his client have been “baffling.”
“There’s a reason the Yankees themselves have stated Derek Jeter is their modern-day Babe Ruth,” Close said. “Derek’s significance to the team is much more than just stats. And yet, the Yankees’ negotiating strategy remains baffling. They continue to argue their points in the press and refuse to acknowledge Derek’s total contribution to their franchise.”
Chances are if Jeter were to test the open market, he wouldn’t find a better deal than the one the Yankees are offering. And it just so happens that that’s what GM Brian Cashman instructed the Yankee captain to do recently.
When asked about the negotiation process, Cashman said: “He should be nothing but a New York Yankee. He chooses not to be.” He went on to say that Jeter “should test the market” if he doesn’t approve of the club’s offer and that the Yankees have offered multiple deals and received just one counter offer.
But more recently, SI.com’s Jon Heyman wrote that the Yankees will likely sweeten their current offer to the free agent. If they do, it should be viewed as a generous move by the club, especially in light of how they would already be overpaying him at three years and $45 million. While Jeter certainly has meant a lot to the Yankees organization, he seems to be overestimating his worth right now. There’s no way he’d come close to earning that much money for that many years on the open market and if the Bombers were to sweeten the deal, it would be staggering if he and his agent declined their offer.
In the end, Jeter will most likely remain in pinstripes. The Yankees aren’t going to let one of their legends play for another club and while these talks have gotten somewhat ugly over the last couple of days, it’s just business in the end. He’ll be back, but grab your popcorn because if these last couple of days are any indication, things are about to get interesting in the Bronx over the next month.
Sad news out of Tennessee on Wednesday as coach Jeff Fisher announced that offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo chemotherapy.
From ESPN.com:
“Mike is very sick. And Mike is going to be, potentially as early as today, undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment. I don’t know whether or not he’ll be back (Thursday) or whether he’ll be here inside the facility or whether or not he’ll be able to participate in coaching this game.”
“We are going to continue with the game plan. I will make sure this game will get called and the offense will be prepared. I just want everybody to keep Mike and his family in their prayers.”
“He’s been sick — very sick — for three weeks. We just got the news this morning.
“I don’t want to go into detail anymore than that. I think we owe it to Mike to allow him to enjoy some privacy with his family.”
Fisher went on to say that the “Vince Young stuff is behind us.” When serious news like this come up about, all other issues seem inconsequential. My heart goes out to Heimerdinger and his family.
Every week, I will highlight a few players to start and a few players to sit at each position. I’m a firm believer in starting your studs, so I won’t suggest you bench Drew Brees or Adrian Peterson because they have tough matchups – just go ahead and keep them in your lineup. Instead, I’ll focus on the borderline guys – players you’ll only start under the right circumstances.
As usual, I’ll discuss these players within the context of my weekly positional rankings, so remember — everything is relative.
I like Shaun Hill again this week given his matchup at home with the Pats’ 31st-ranked defense…Eli Manning is a little short on weapons, but the Jaguars have given up 246 yards and 2.0 pass TDs per game this season and have enough offense to keep the Giants throwing…Ryan Fitzpatrick‘s matchup isn’t as bad as it looks. The Steelers are 22nd against the pass, though they’ve only given up 1.1 TDs per game this season. Still, I think Buffalo’s plan will be to spread Pittsburgh out and throw, throw, throw…Sam Bradford figures to have another solid outing against a Denver defense that has given up an average of 2.0 pass TDs per game on the year.
Packers (7-3) @ Falcons (8-2), 1:00PM ET, Sunday
If there’s one game you don’t want to miss this week in the NFL, it has to be Packers-Falcons. Both teams are fighting for the top spot in the NFC and both are white-hot. Aaron Rodgers (214 of 334, 2,601 yards, 19 TDs) and Matt Ryan (238-377, 2,518 yards, 18 TDs) have similar numbers to date and it wouldn’t be surprising to see this game come down to the play of these two quarterbacks. The Packers have the edge defensively but the Falcons’ ground attack can wear down opponents in the second half. This one should come down to the wire.
CURRENT ODDS: FALCONS –1
Chargers (5-5) @ Colts (6-4), 8:20PM ET, Sunday
Most matchups that feature a 5-5 team against a 6-4 squad don’t make the top games list. But this one could potentially turn the AFC playoff picture on its head if San Diego can muster a huge road win. The Chargers have won three in a row and the Colts are undefeated at home this year. Injuries have left the Colts vulnerable, but they’ve played incredibly well defensively at home while getting the best of quarterbacks such as Matt Schaub and Carson Palmer. Can Philip Rivers continue his MVP-like play and lead the Bolts to victory or will Indy start to turn things around with another home win?
CURRENT ODDS: COLTS –3
Eagles (7-3) @ Bears (7-3), 4:15PM ET, Sunday
Put up or shut up time for the Bears. They don’t appreciate the media constantly calling them “lucky” and a win this Sunday would certainly silence their critics. But if they allow Michael Vick and company to roll into Solider Field and dominant, then they’ll have to put up with everyone calling them pretenders. With the Packers facing a tough road test in Atlanta this week, a win coupled with a Green Bay loss would go a long way for Chicago, which has already beaten its NFC North foes once this year. For the Eagles, many people believe that they’re the team to beat in the NFC but a loss coupled with a Giants’ win over the Jaguars and the East will be in a deadlock once again (at least record wise; the Eagles would still hold the tie breaker after beating New York last Sunday).
CURRENT ODDS: EAGLES -3.5
Saints (7-3) @ Cowboys (3-7), 4:15PM ET, Thursday
We can’t go through the top games this week without mentioning at least one of the three Thanksgiving games, although there’s an argument to be made that Bucs-Ravens is a better matchup. Even though Dallas is sitting at 3-7, this game is definitely the best of the Turkey Day trio. The ‘Boys have won two straight under interim coach Jason Garrett and are starting to play up to their potential (albeit a couple months late). But the Saints will be seeking revenge after Dallas crushed them at home last year and New Orleans is starting to heat up again. Can Jon Kitna continue to play well or will Jerry Jones have to endure another beating at Cowboys Stadium?
CURRENT ODDS: SAINTS –3.5
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