El Capitan

Derek Jeter and the Yankees continue to talk about a new contract. The first offer was a reported 4-year deal in the neighborhood of $50 million. Not a bad deal, right? Wrong. Apparently the two are about $50 million apart.

Derek Jeter is the Yankees and the Yankees are Derek Jeter, they were meant to be together forever and separating them just seems wrong. Am i saying that the two will walk their separate ways and bid adieu? Not at all, I know that in the end Jeter will be back in pinstripes, wearing the interlocking NY on his cap and the number two on his back. I'm just hoping that feelings aren't hurt in this process. Jeter is not your everyday free-agent and he shouldn't be treated like one. I'm not saying give the guy whatever he wants, wrapped in a big bow. But you have to be wise.

Jeter is quickly approaching 3,000 hits, and he would be the first Yankee to accomplish this feat. He has been a key cog for five World Series Championships and is the face of baseball. Reports are that Jeter and his new trainer are talking about Jeter playing well into his forties, a majority of those years remaining at short stop. He knows a position change is in his future but not any time soon. So my advice to the Steinbrenners and Cashman, pony-up and pay for tradition. He has given you everything and now its time to show that you have his back. He is your captain and treat him like one. Work it out and do it in a professional matter. Get the deal done before Christmas, and move onto bigger fish.