Because he won't say three words: "Leave Alex alone."
An MVP is most valuable to his team. If Jeter told Yankee fans to back off A-Rod, Yankee fans would because he is worshipped by Yankee fans. And instantly, A-Rod - whose level of play is more affected by fan support (or lackthereof) than any other MLB olayer - would see an astronomical rise in his batting stats, and a drop in fielding errors. The Yanks as a team would thereby improve as well, and they would have at least three of four more victories than they do now. Everyone knows this.
Including Jeter. Yet Jeter says nothing. Why? Probably because of pride, probably because he hasn't liked living in A-Rod's shadow over the past two seasons. It's Jeter's selfishness that is costing the team, which is why Jeter absolutely cannot be named this season's MVP.
2006-08-18
02:26:49
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