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A man and his bridge
A man and his bridge
It’s only a matter of time before Derek Jeter is somehow immortalized in New York. Surely he’ll get his plaque in Monument Park. Maybe he’ll get a street named after him, or a wing in a hospital or something like that. But what about a bridge? Bronx leaders are trying to get ...
Derek Jeter Unsatisfied With Legacy; Refuses To Rest Until Debilitating Disease Named After Him
Derek Jeter Unsatisfied With Legacy; Refuses To Rest Until Debilitating Disease Named After Him
stylepointsblog.com — NEW YORK, NY – New York Yankees’ Team Captain and surefire Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter isn’t prepared to... rest on his laurels. Not after ten All-Star seasons, three Silver Slugger Awards, a World Series MVP, a Rookie of the Year award and three Gold Gloves. Not even after four ... (more) Derek Jeter Unsatisfied With Legacy; Refuses To Rest ...
Don't Pay Your Taxes: Get a Bridge Named After You
Don't Pay Your Taxes: Get a Bridge Named After You
fenwaywest.com — The 153rd street bridge that is being built in the Bronx may soon be named after Derek... Jeter . The bridge will cost tax payers $87 million dollars so it seems a little strange that they would name it after someone who skipped out on paying taxes in New York. (more) Don't Pay Your Taxes: Get a Bridge Named After You
The Jeter Bunt
joeposnanski.com — There’s a wonderful new iPhone app — put together, as I understand it, by Derek over at... U.S.S. Mariner — called 2nd Guesser . Basically, it’s like this: You can punch in any game situation and the app will give you various ... (more) The Jeter Bunt
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Beyond the Box Score — Jay at Fack Youk teaches Mike Lupica the difference between ex ante and ex post judgments. Sure, the Nationals have options for their rotation. Are any of them worthwhile? Meanwhile, in Arizona, Strasburg slowly improves. Just sayin'. Maybe Nationals brass will catch him on TV in the AFL Rising Stars game and slot him in. If you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you.

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