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Jeter and A-Rod botch up EZ infield pop-up. Who in your opinion fricked up? (8/17/06)
Posted on 10/9/25 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 10/9/25 at 3:58 pm
Though almost 20 years ago now (wow), I watched this play in real time back then. Priceless reactions by both Jeter and A-Rod, who of course adored each other. 
Prima Donna Derek Jeter literally runs away from the gaff; A-Rod stands there like statue. And it was the LEFT-FIELDER who retrieved the ball. The boos rained down.
As official scorer, to whom would you give the error?
FWIW, the Bombers got trounced 12-2 by the Orioles.
YouTube comment are gold.
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Standings as of that date (Aug 17, 2006):
NYY 70-48 .593 -- .569
BOS 69-50 .580 1.5 .546
Prima Donna Derek Jeter literally runs away from the gaff; A-Rod stands there like statue. And it was the LEFT-FIELDER who retrieved the ball. The boos rained down.
As official scorer, to whom would you give the error?
FWIW, the Bombers got trounced 12-2 by the Orioles.
YouTube comment are gold.
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Standings as of that date (Aug 17, 2006):
NYY 70-48 .593 -- .569
BOS 69-50 .580 1.5 .546
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Posted on 10/9/25 at 4:06 pm to EphesianArmor
ARod fricked up.
Yeah, he was in good position, but if the Shortstop says he has it, get out of his way.
Then for them both to just stand there after...not really a big deal since the runner on 3rd was gonna score regardless after the drop and the hitter wasn't rounding first.
Jeter was given the error on the official scorecard for causing the collision though.
Yeah, he was in good position, but if the Shortstop says he has it, get out of his way.
Then for them both to just stand there after...not really a big deal since the runner on 3rd was gonna score regardless after the drop and the hitter wasn't rounding first.
Jeter was given the error on the official scorecard for causing the collision though.
This post was edited on 10/9/25 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 10/9/25 at 4:21 pm to saintsfan92612
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ARod fricked up.
Yeah, he was in good position, but if the Shortstop says he has it, get out of his way.
I can see this argument both ways; I played both positions.
Problem was, A-Rod is already camped out under the ball in his tracks also saying he's got it.
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Then for them both to just stand there after...not really a big deal since the runner on 3rd was gonna score regardless after the drop and the hitter wasn't rounding first.
Yeah, but neither one was professional about getting after the ball -- it was as though they played a game, "IF YOU PICK UP THE BALL, IT WAS YOUR FAULT!"
Posted on 10/9/25 at 4:48 pm to saintsfan92612
quote:Always blame ARod.
ARod fricked up.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 4:55 pm to Murph4HOF
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Always blame ARod.
And never ever blame Jeter.
Irony: At the time A-Rod was signed by the Yanks HE was the better SS by far over Derek.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 4:59 pm to EphesianArmor
Nomar was better than Jeter, too.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 5:10 pm to saintsfan92612
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Jeter was given the error on the official scorecard for causing the collision though.
I missed this; Good observation.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 6:37 pm to saintsfan92612
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ARod fricked up.
Yeah, he was in good position, but if the Shortstop says he has it, get out of his way.
This^^^^^^^
Posted on 10/9/25 at 6:40 pm to EphesianArmor
Shortstop has priority. Arod should’ve backed off.
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