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Indian113 · 07-10-2011, 10:18 AM

I know I could be the only Yankee Fan on here but the guy who caught Derek Jeter's 3000th hit really showed some class when he gave it to him!! He could have made THOUSANDS of DOLLARS on it! I don't know if I could have gave it up,I'd like to think I would have.

LONGHAIR · 07-10-2011, 10:24 AM

I saw that, really cool.
Now, it he was really cool about it, Jeter would give the guy something in return.

CG · 07-10-2011, 10:50 AM

I wouldn't have that kind of class.

VA72C10 · 07-10-2011, 11:23 AM

I'd happily offer the ball to Jeter for sale

Although the fan did get something:

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Lopez received season tickets for the rest of the season and playoffs from the Yankees, as well as autographs.

mbgmike · 07-10-2011, 11:35 AM

Nice to know there are still people like that in todays world.

71swb4x4 · 07-10-2011, 12:01 PM

I have a feeling that the "extras" the Yankee organization offered him were only offered because he gave the ball to Jeter. I agree that he showed a lot of class, and I think the Yankees rewarded him accordingly.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-10-2011, 12:02 PM

I dont know if I would have been able to give the ball back but id like to think I would have..

pritch · 07-10-2011, 01:08 PM

They said that of the 20 or 25 guys with 3000 hits, Jeter is only the 2nd guy to get his with a home run. Valuable ball, no doubt. I heard some talking heads today saying worth maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jeter is and has always been a class act and the fan did the cool thing, but if it was A-Rods, I woulda kept it

Leinie · 07-10-2011, 07:23 PM

I think the guy was an absolute fool. The lotto landed in his lap. The ball was his at that point. I don't care if it was Mother Thereasa's 3000th hit- It would at least cost a game check to get it from me.

I love baseball, I respect Jeter and players (few ) like him but balls in the stands belong to the fans- period. If someone wants it - Pony up the cash.

I'm sure he's a nice kid and all but 10 years down the road he'll be kicking himself for either not keeping the ball or not selling it.

Personally I'd have probably put it on the market about the time Jeter goes into the Hall of Fame.

CG · 07-11-2011, 02:12 AM

From 1995 through the 2010 season Jeter has earned $205,430,000.00 (and change lol). I'm not saying he is a good guy or bad guy because of his wealth.

I'm saying if that was me I would have let him have the ball for market value. It would have been zero skin off his nose. The guy that gave the ball back will be a baseball fan's hero to some, and a chump to others.

VA72C10 · 07-11-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

From 1995 through the 2010 season Jeter has earned $205,430,000.00 (and change lol). I'm not saying he is a good guy or bad guy because of his wealth.

I'm saying if that was me I would have let him have the ball for market value. It would have been zero skin off his nose. The guy that gave the ball back will be a baseball fan's hero to some, and a chump to others.

That's why I said I'd have offered him the ball.....for sale

Season tickets including postseason in a luxury box with a couple nice autographed items...nice...

...never having to work again....priceless

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-11-2011, 02:19 AM

I agree, it might be hard to give that ball back.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-11-2011, 02:40 AM

if it was a dodger fan he would had to give it back its the only ball they got ,

**old Rusty C10** · 07-11-2011, 08:34 AM

some people just love the game... i understand why he gave the ball back, and jeter himself seems like a good guy, but id have held out for the money myself

CG · 07-11-2011, 04:30 PM

205,430,000 divided by 15 years =13,695,333 per year ... divided by 12 = 1,141,277 per month. divided by 365 = 3,126.78 per day...

LOL, man when you start dividing that out you really get a better feel for how much money that is.

My next life Im gonna pick up a bat =)

PS, please check my math lol.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-12-2011, 05:53 PM

Now there talking that this Guy may have to pay TAX's on the Gifts

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-12-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Now there talking that this Guy may have to pay TAX's on the Gifts

That's classic right there. "What can the government do for you?"

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-13-2011, 01:24 AM

Wow no way the government would want in on a piece of the action haha! That's cool he gave it back I don't know if I would have been able to or not

VA72C10 · 07-13-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Now there talking that this Guy may have to pay TAX's on the Gifts

So Jeter needs to pay taxes on the gift he received (the ball) worth up to 2million according to some....

VA72C10 · 07-13-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

205,430,000 divided by 15 years =13,695,333 per year ... divided by 12 = 1,141,277 per month. divided by 365 = 3,126.78 per day...

LOL, man when you start dividing that out you really get a better feel for how much money that is.

My next life Im gonna pick up a bat =)

PS, please check my math lol.

Math looks good at first glance....

....but I like to look at it in regards to production for the money earned...

Not including postseason since his income listed doesn't include postseason or performance bonuses

so 205,430,000/3004 (current # of hits) = 68,385.49 per hit
or...runs scored plus RBI's.... 205,430,000/2886 = 71,181.57 per run
or # of games played 205,430,000/2363 = 86,936.10 per game
or home runs 205,430,000/237 = 866,793.25 per home run
or plate appearances...205,430,000/10,869= $18,900.54 every time he steps up to the plate (not counting preseason or postseason)on average over his career....WOW!

I remembered a stat I saw when Roger clements signed a huge deal in his last year...he ended up doing okay....making $9K PER PITCH!!!!!

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Since the Yankees season is based on 182 days, that means Clemens salary of $28,000,022 was prorated to 115 days. Based on this, Clemens received a total of $17,690,413 for the season.

That's how much Clemens made, but it won't be how much the Yankees paid out. You have to throw 40 percent on top of that since the Yankees pay a luxury tax. So Clemens cost the Yankees a total of $24,766,578. Using that, here's what Clemens cost the Yankees.

Per Pitch: $15,047
Per Inning: $245,213
Per Start: $1,375,921
Per Win: $4,127,763

**leddzepp** · 07-13-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

if it was a dodger fan he would had to give it back its the only ball they got ,

If it was a Dodger fan he would have attacked Jeter.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-13-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

If it was a Dodger fan he would have attacked Jeter.

i was going to say a fan but i went with the broke ass owner way

07-10-2011, 10:18 AM	#1
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	A Guy With A Lot Of Class I know I could be the only Yankee Fan on here but the guy who caught Derek Jeter's 3000th hit really showed some class when he gave it to him!! He could have made THOUSANDS of DOLLARS on it! I don't know if I could have gave it up,I'd like to think I would have.

07-10-2011, 10:50 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class I wouldn't have that kind of class. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-10-2011, 11:35 AM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class Nice to know there are still people like that in todays world.

07-10-2011, 12:01 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class I have a feeling that the "extras" the Yankee organization offered him were only offered because he gave the ball to Jeter. I agree that he showed a lot of class, and I think the Yankees rewarded him accordingly. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-10-2011, 12:02 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class I dont know if I would have been able to give the ball back but id like to think I would have.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-10-2011, 01:08 PM	#8
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class They said that of the 20 or 25 guys with 3000 hits, Jeter is only the 2nd guy to get his with a home run. Valuable ball, no doubt. I heard some talking heads today saying worth maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jeter is and has always been a class act and the fan did the cool thing, but if it was A-Rods, I woulda kept it __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-10-2011, 07:23 PM	#9
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class I think the guy was an absolute fool. The lotto landed in his lap. The ball was his at that point. I don't care if it was Mother Thereasa's 3000th hit- It would at least cost a game check to get it from me. I love baseball, I respect Jeter and players (few ) like him but balls in the stands belong to the fans- period. If someone wants it - Pony up the cash. I'm sure he's a nice kid and all but 10 years down the road he'll be kicking himself for either not keeping the ball or not selling it. Personally I'd have probably put it on the market about the time Jeter goes into the Hall of Fame.

07-11-2011, 02:12 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class From 1995 through the 2010 season Jeter has earned $205,430,000.00 (and change lol). I'm not saying he is a good guy or bad guy because of his wealth. I'm saying if that was me I would have let him have the ball for market value. It would have been zero skin off his nose. The guy that gave the ball back will be a baseball fan's hero to some, and a chump to others. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-11-2011, 02:19 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class I agree, it might be hard to give that ball back. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-11-2011, 02:40 AM	#13
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07-11-2011, 08:34 AM	#14
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07-11-2011, 04:30 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class 205,430,000 divided by 15 years =13,695,333 per year ... divided by 12 = 1,141,277 per month. divided by 365 = 3,126.78 per day... LOL, man when you start dividing that out you really get a better feel for how much money that is. My next life Im gonna pick up a bat =) PS, please check my math lol. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-12-2011, 05:53 PM	#16
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07-13-2011, 01:24 AM	#18
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: A Guy With A Lot Of Class Wow no way the government would want in on a piece of the action haha! That's cool he gave it back I don't know if I would have been able to or not __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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