When Derek Jeter took over the Miami Marlins, he mentioned “unpopular decisions” in his introductory press conference. Moving Giancarlo Stanton was expected, and despite the outrage, was necessary.
The trade was finalized on Monday. It was a franchise-shaking blockbuster. Many felt that Derek Jeter should have been on hand to explain his roster moves. He wasn’t, instead choosing to teleconference. Still, most were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
There are an endless number of reasons to justify his absence. Watching a football game isn’t one of them.
Jeter was a prominent guest at the Miami Dolphins-New England Patriots football game on Monday night.