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Post by inger on Jul 13, 2019 19:16:54 GMT -5
I’d definitely put Jeter behind Mantle, Berra, and Mattingly...
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 13, 2019 19:48:10 GMT -5
I’d definitely put Jeter behind Mantle, Berra, and Mattingly... Just our potty old opinions, of course, but I think Jeter had a bigger impact on Yankee history than Mattingly. A lot of it had to do with timing, naturally, and I would agree that Donny's best seasons were better than Derek's. But Jeter's impact, which is what I was going by, was more long-lasting and ultimately more significant to the team, IMO. Jeter had a better supporting cast, for sure. |
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Post by rizzuto on Jul 13, 2019 19:51:16 GMT -5
My three favorite Yankees were Munson, Mattingly, and Jeter.
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Post by inger on Jul 13, 2019 20:08:01 GMT -5
I was just thinking of individual quality of play/talent...
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 13, 2019 20:10:14 GMT -5
My three favorite Yankees were Munson, Mattingly, and Jeter. Great choices. I love all three of them. I would put Mo in that conversation as well. Only because of my age, I would have Mantle and Ford on that list. And while it's way too early to anoint him, Judge has the capacity to be a part of my own personal grouping. |
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Post by inger on Jul 13, 2019 20:12:49 GMT -5
Gleyber could force his way into all of our hearts before he’s done...
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 13, 2019 20:15:19 GMT -5
I was just thinking of individual quality of play/talent... I think we're using two different criteria. I was thinking in terms of historical impact. I will never have a bad word to say about Don Mattingly. I just think that if you're writing a history of the Yankees, Jeter's name is going to be more prominent, if only for the post-season accomplishments. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 13, 2019 20:15:36 GMT -5
Gleyber could force his way into all of our hearts before he’s done... Absolutely. |
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Post by utahyank on Jul 13, 2019 20:46:56 GMT -5
Jeter was #5 on that all-time Yankees list I mentioned the other day...that is rarefied air, and probably a couple rungs higher than I would place him...but that is just opinions speaking...I would have Berra at #5 and Ford at #6, then Jeter...just the way I see it...
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Post by greatfatness on Jul 13, 2019 20:52:35 GMT -5
My three favorite Yankees were Munson, Mattingly, and Jeter. Same here |
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Post by inger on Jul 13, 2019 21:27:40 GMT -5
I was just thinking of individual quality of play/talent... I think we're using two different criteria. I was thinking in terms of historical impact. I will never have a bad word to say about Don Mattingly. I just think that if you're writing a history of the Yankees, Jeter's name is going to be more prominent, if only for the post-season accomplishments. 🤙🏻 |
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Post by rizzuto on Jul 13, 2019 21:36:01 GMT -5
The Mount Rushmore is of course Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle. And, it shall likely always be.
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Post by chiyankee on Jul 13, 2019 21:42:08 GMT -5
The Mount Rushmore is of course Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle. And, it shall likely always be. Can any organization come close to matching this foursome? |
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Post by utahyank on Jul 14, 2019 0:36:33 GMT -5
The Mount Rushmore is of course Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle. And, it shall likely always be. likely so....if the Yankees had been successful in drafting and signing Mike Trout, we would possibly be talking about carving a 5th face on Rushmore.... |
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Post by desousa on Jul 14, 2019 5:00:35 GMT -5
If Mattingly had played on those championship teams of the late nineties he would be higher on the list. My second favorite player behind Mantle.
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