Apples and oranges.

Rose was a fierce competitor. So's Jeter, and I've always liked the way that he carries himself. He's a great Yankee, and a great competitor, and when the Hall comes calling on the first ballot, it will be well deserved.

But when it comes to all-time, all-around shortstops, he's not even in the top five, maybe even top ten.


"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.