Girardi/ARod double dip ejection

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I am also uncomfortable with the calling of Jeter a rat. I love this game and respect it to almost no end. Jeter and his play and his achievements are a credit to the game. He's a first-ballot, no-brainer Hall of Famer and a champion. Of the 750 players, there are some true rats---there always are. But to brand one and all is preposterous.

"My momma always said, Rat is as Rat does."

Jeter knowingly lied to his manager and to the press. I doubt it was the first time. There is often a huge descrepancy between one's public image and one's true character.

Pete Rose is a good example; Mickey Mantle was another.