Derek Jeter to be Sidelined

Still recovering from his ankle surgery, the pinstriped idol Yankees Universe fans have grown to love will not be in the line-up for opening day. While baseball lovers may view this as an ordinary injury, I believe the story line is a little bit deeper. As a Yankee since 1995, the 38 year old Jeter may be limited to the number of opening day appearances he will make in major league baseball. An injury of this extent so late in a players career provides grounds for what could be the end of the Jeter legacy in New York. There is no denying that Jeter will give every ounce of effort but in a game that has incorporated speed and youth now more than ever,  age may finally be a factor. There have been countless incidents with well-known players sustaining injury and simply not being able to return as the same player despite proper medical treatment and training. While I would love to see my childhood star continue to produce quality numbers and be a valuable asset, the stardom that has existed between second and third base over the last 17 years may be on the decline.

Erika Schmid

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