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Originally Posted by Gander

Jeter wasn't even a top 3 player on the Yankees when they were winning all their championships.

I couldnt disagree with this more. There was nobody more clutch offensively through the palyoffs and world series during these 4 seasons. In addition he made critical plays in the field like that famous relay to the catcher against Oakland.

David Wright is hugely talented but the jury is still very much out on him. Hes not as good in the field as Jeter and he has struck out in many key situations this year, like last night when he was swinging for the moon when the Mets only needed a single (bases loaded 2 outs).

Take Rivera off the team and they might win 1. Take Jeter off and they win all 3, maybe 4. Bernie and O'Neil were more valuable. The Yankees won with pitching anyway, something they are just beginning to realize now.