Just how good of a player is Derek Jeter? He's a first-ballot Hall of Famer. No doubt about it. I know a lot of sports talking heads like to criticize him for various reasons. But they should have his spot in Cooperstown marked already. Get the bust ordered.
Have your doubts about his first-ballot worthiness? Consider this ..... Ken Griffey Junior is almost a lock to be inducted as a first-ballot Hall member. Junior was the best player in baseball for much of the 1990s.
When Jeter made his Yankee debut in 1995, Griffey had 998 career hits. Jeter now has more career hits than Griffey, who had a 6-year head start. I know Griffey has had some injuries and is 40-years old.
Jeter plays everyday and is 35.
Any questions?
As a side thought, it would be hilarious if Jeter retired now and actually went into the Hall before Junior.
Phil and LeBron together ..... in Chicago?
It's unknown if Phil Jackson will coach in Los Angeles next year. But he will coach somewhere. LeBron James will be playing next year, but it's unknown if it will be in Cleveland.
Hmmmm. My beloved Chicago Bulls will most likely be looking for a head coach, their 4th full-time coach since Jerry Krause broke up the dynasty after the 1998 season.
Hmmmm. My beloved Chicago Bulls have the salary cap room to go after one of the NBA's prized free agents after this season. And with a strategic sign-and-trade, they could go after two.
With Krause out of the picture, Jackson could be enticed to return to Chicago. It won't be a rebuilding project, which is what he didn't want to be a part of when Krause broke up the dynasty. There are a lot of solid foundational pieces in place on Madison.
And James isn't necessarily looking to break the bank. He wants a big market (Cleveland is a top-10 TV market, but it's not exactly the cure for boredom) and it's doubtful James and Kobe Bryant can co-exist in LA. New York/New Jersey would be another logical place given LeBron's friendship with rapper Jay Z and his love for the Yankees. But LeBron won't win with either team. And after this season is over, James will still be looking for a title.
He could go to Miami and play with D-Wade but can the Heat afford them both? How about Orlando and Dwight Howard? Probably not enough down there to keep LBJ happy.
So that leaves Chicago.
It is one big player from being a contender. It's is one big market. There's lots to do. And the Bulls have the money. Oh yeah, James has said he grew up a Bulls fan.
Stop laughing now. It could happen.
That's all for now. Cheers!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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