So, there’s a whole media and fan kerfuffle over the fact that Derek Jeter is not going to the All-Star Game. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports sez that it’s because what has been described as “emotional and physical exhaustion.” And San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson complained about all the missing in action players at this year’s All-Star Game, saying:
“I would say that you would show up, unless you need these three days to recover,” Wilson said. “You are representing your team, so it would be good to be here.” He also said that “it’s one of your duties as a player, out of respect, knowing that there was a guy that really wanted to be on the All-Star team, and his stats were right there, and he would have loved the chance to be here.” Wilson said that “whether you’re taking it for granted or just think it’s a grind, I always think about the pitcher who is better than me at this moment.”
Anyhow, I understand why a lot of fans are upset that Jeter isn’t at least just showing up, the way the injured Jose Reyes is, especially since 1) Jeter is getting a reported $500K bonus for being elected, and 2) Jeter got a lot of votes this year because of the 3,000 hit chase. But personally, it doesn’t bother me, because I never thought his numbers deserved the All-Star nod in the first place this year. So why would I be upset that he didn’t show up at an event that I thought he shouldn’t have been elected to in the first place? Backhanded defense, I know, and I totally understand why others feel differently, but it doesn’t really matter to me, and I can’t be a hypocrite about it and say it does.
So, I want to hear what readers think — I’ve already heard a lot on the subject on my Facebook page. What do you think? Should he have gone to the game or not? Tell us about it!
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