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Yesterday, everyone in New York ate bagels, listened to Frank Sinatra, said at least once in an exaggerated Brooklyn accent “Forget abow it!” and masturbated to the career of Derek Jeter. Well, except A-Rod, who went out to dinner with J-Lo and blew off his teammate. But, everyone else tuned in to watch Mr. November get his jersey retired and the unveiling of a plaque that looks nothing like him.
It’s hard to argue that Jeets doesn’t deserved it. He’s a 14 time All-Star, 5 time World Series Champion, 5 time Gold Glove Award winner, yada yada. But, Red Sox fans will find a way to rain on Jeter’s parade, and no one did it more efficiently that Parks and Recreation creator Michael Schur. Check out his series of tweets below.
Today the Yankees are retiring Derek Jeter's number. They shouldn't. And he shouldn't be in the baseball Hall of Fame. Let me explain. (1/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
On baseballreference you can see: 20 years, 24 categories, 480 chances to lead the league in a category. Jeter only accomplished it 9x. (2/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
6 of the 9 times he led in any category, it was plate appearances or AB. Big whoop. (3/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
Jeter only led the league in a meaningful category 3x. Runs once, hits 2x. You know who else led the league in hits 2x? Juan Pierre. (4/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
Would anyone suggest Juan Pierre should have his # retired or be in the HOF? Of course not. (5/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
There were at least 4 pos. players on every team Jeter played on who were better than he was. Tino, Bernie, Paulie, Posada…(6/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
…Teixeira, ARod, Giambi, Brosius, Cano, Ellsbury. And don't even get me started on the pitching (the real reason for the 5 rings). (7/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
True Yankee fans know it's true: Jeter was *very* lucky to play on those teams that hid his many flaws. (8/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
The fact that he is getting his number retired is pure agitprop. Who's next, Yankee fans: Chad Curtis? Let's retire Tony Clark's #! (10/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
You might be yelling at me right now, True Yankee fans, but secretly you know Im right. You know Jeter is undeserving of this. (11/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
The only other thing I'll say is this, and it's maybe the most controversial thing, but I'm a truth teller, so here goes: (12/)
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
I'm obviously kidding. Jeter was amazing. Congrats to the biggest thorn in my side for 20 years.
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— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 14, 2017
You successfully trolled me for 15 mins. Awesome.
— James Wester (@jameswester) May 14, 2017
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[h/t For The Win]