Captain, My Captain

What have you done with Derek Jeter? Someone scrub has inhabited his body. The Captain is having a very non-Jeteresque post-season thus far. Wins are what come first, but it was impossible to avoid realizing just how bad a game Jeter had last night.

Granted, the first inning chopper was a tough play. Charge it, throw across your body. He's made the play a thousand times in his sleep. But he didn't make it last night, his throw well off the mark. The play was ruled an infield single and helped lead to a 1st inning.

Then came the 2 double plays and the strike out on an 0-4 night. He's now 1-12 with 4 strikeouts in the ALDS. If the Yankees are to come all the way back, the Captain must start playing like himself.

photo courtesy of AP

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