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NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at the end of the top of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 20, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at the end of the top of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 20, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Alex Rodriguez is one of the greatest players that has ever stepped into a ballpark. The former Yankee star would entertain fans with his fantastic fielding and powerful slugging. Furthermore, he picked up numerous accolades for his achievements over the years. Many consider him one of the greatest Yankees of all time.
But a recent Twitter post brought up a debate that has left fans divided and unsure. The debate has forced fans to choose between A-Rod and other Yankee legends. Most chose the former Yankee third baseman and one other legendary name.
Fans had difficulty choosing between Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez
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A Twitter account called Fireside Yankees recently shared a question on Twitter that has divided fans. They asked fans which Yankee legend they would bring back to fill a need today. Furthermore, they had to choose between Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Hideki Matsui.
If you could bring back one of these Yankees to fill a need, which would you choose? pic.twitter.com/HvFzbk4bY6
— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) January 13, 2023
In the Tweet, Fireside Yankees asked, “If you could bring back one of these Yankees to fill a need, which would you choose?” This is a question that would leave any Yankee fan split on which legend to choose.
The question caused a divide among fans, with many choosing A-ROd or Jeter. They picked Rodriguez for his pure statistical numbers and Jeter for his character and consistent play.
Damn that's hard, between Arod and Matsui… I would go for Arod but to be honest, I'll put Arod at SS where he originally belongs.
— ProdigyKenpachi (@Christo29807132) January 14, 2023
Prime ARod and it isn’t rly close tbh.
— Papa Cole (@papa_cole45) January 14, 2023
Jeter
The leadership and winners mentality would do great for this team.— Al Matta🏷 (@NewJackPolo) January 13, 2023
Arod and it’s not even remotely close
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) January 13, 2023
I can’t believe the answer is anything other than Jeter.
— 𝙳𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚎𝚕 𝙿. 𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚢 (@newsmanone) January 14, 2023
If you mean playing at their peak then no doubt HOF Jeter
— nyybrxbomber (@nyybrxbomber) January 13, 2023
A-rod is the correct answer
— Dillon_K (@Vader814) January 13, 2023
Jeter is the only right answer
— Owen Mohler (@OwenMohler) January 13, 2023
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Although fans were divided between Jeter and A-Rod, they seemed to be slightly in Rodriguez’s favor. But both players contributed heavily to the game and were legendary figures in the sport. In fact, they once achieved a special moment together.
Rodriguez and Jeter won the 2009 World Series together
Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter created a special moment together when the Yankees won the 2009 World Series. Up till that point, Rodriguez had not won a championship yet. The 2009 World Series win cemented A-Rod’s legacy as an all-time great. Furthermore, A-Rod was a key contributor during the series and came up with some clutch hits.
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For Jeter, it was the last of his 5 championships and added to his already stuffed trophy cabinet. To choose between the two would be difficult, as they both brought very different things to the game of baseball. Furthermore, fans would scramble to meet Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez even today. What do you think of the question? Which Yankee legend would you choose? Please share your thoughts below!
