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Originally posted by Jimmy4
Tejada is the best shortstop as long as you don't count Jeter, and A-Rod.
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Defensively, Tejada and Jeter are a wash. Both are overrated with the glove and really only average to below average. Offensively (and neglecting payroll concerns) I'd take Jeter. Tejada has only had one outstanding full season. He's never been an OBP guy and his career OPS+ is only 106. Jeter has a career OPS+ of 122 and he's always had a high OBP.
However, if you're building a real team, I'd take Tejada and the extra money (The Yanks owe Jeter $126 through the 2010 season and O's owe T $70M through the 2009 season).
ARod still owns both of them, on the field and at the plate.
Back on topic, the derby was fun. Berkman's blasts were fun to watch and Sosa embarassed himself. He strikes out in batting practice!