Why would Aaron Judge and Michael Kay agree to star in such an ugly sell? Unless they’re teetering on homelessness, why would they do this to themselves?
As Derek Jeter wrapped it up as a Yankee, he allowed, if not insisted, his reputation and legacy as the dignified “Captain” take a beating as he went after every autograph, merchandise and “farewell dinner” dime he could stuff into his pockets.
His fans didn’t want to believe, but the scene grew too ugly, too greedy to ignore.
In 2014, his final season, Jeter and his memorabilia agent, Steiner Collectibles, among the roughly 300 Jeter items on Steiner’s menus, even sold Jeter “Game-Used Dirt” for 15 bucks a scoop, including sifting shipping and handling — some of which, perhaps, appeared on his $410 per “limited edition” game-worn sock, singular sock.