As would be expected,
Two Yankees and one Met are picked as most over rated by their peers. This isn't the players fault as they are not only the beneficiaries but also the victims of the New York media machine that hypes the Yankees and Mets. It sells tickets, creates fans and endorsements; but it also creates these embaressments:
May 3, 2006 -- BOSTON - Derek Jeter smiled at the news that his peers named him the most over-rated player in the big leagues.
In a Sports Illustrated poll of 470 players, Jeter was named on 9 percent of the ballots as the most over-rated. Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran was second with 7 percent and Alex Rodriguez was third with 6 percent.
"I don't care, I guess anything I do now is a plus," Jeter said with a grin. "At least I am in good company.'''
Joe Torre was surprised about Jeter being on top.
"Alex doesn't surprise me because there is a lot of jealousy about the money he makes and his talent, but to say Derek is over-rated, that is surprising," Torre said. "I have had players traded here and after six weeks they come to me and say, 'I knew Jeter was a good player but I didn't know how good.'"
Rodriguez refused comment.
