Great Moments in The Deification of Derek Jeter

By Craig CalcaterraMar 26, 2014, 11:03 AM EDT
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This headline from Jon Heyman’s story at CBS Sports.com gets at what annoys people about Derek Jeter coverage:

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The story itself is fine. Scouts question whether Jeter is going to be able to get it done this year. Totally legit. I just didn’t see anyone talking about “The Great” Derek Jeter or the “miracles” he performs. How would that even go down?

Scout 1: Hey, Bob.

Scout 2: Hey Joe, what’s up

Scout 1: Kinda concerned the great Derek Jeter is out of miracles, Bob.

Scout 2:  Jesus, Joe. Pull it together. You’re a professional scout for cryin’ out loud.

Jeter has been a fantastic player throughout his career. Yet the way Jeter is talked about as some other-worldly player cum deity drives people nuts.

Angels acquire Odrisamer Despaigne from Marlins

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By Bill BaerAug 14, 2018, 11:26 PM EDT
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The Angels announced on Tuesday night that the club acquired pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne from the Marlins for cash considerations. Pitcher Dayan Diaz was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Despaigne.

Despaigne, 31, posted a lackluster 5.31 ERA with 18 strikeouts and eight walks in 20 1/3 innings for the Marlins before being optioned to Triple-A New Orleans in early June. Despaigne has even struggled at Triple-A compiling a 4.47 ERA with a 41/13 K/BB ratio in 44 1/3 innings.

Despaigne has spent about equal time starting and relieving in his major league career, so he could operate as a swingman for the Angels. Otherwise, he’ll serve as pitching depth.