DEREK JETER & HIS "COLD SHOWER" DISCIPLINE

The big news out this week is that Derek Jeter broke up with model girlfriend Hannah Davis. I didn't want to write about it.  I didn't care.  Then I thought about it and realized that Derek Jeter has a plan.

Now look, I know practically every female Yankee fan is super thrilled right now, hoping “there’s a chance”, but I see more than a break-up... I see discipline on the part of Derek Sanderson Jeter.  Not sure what I’m talking about? Keep reading…

I watched Raging Bull the other night featuring Academy award winner Robert De Niro playing the role of Jake LaMotta.  Martin Scorsese is a genius, De Niro is amazing and the story, while tragic, is just plain unforgettable. It's brilliantly done.

In it, there's a scene where LaMotta was getting ready for a fight and he was fooling around with his lady, played by Cathy Moriarty. At one point, he stops, walks swiftly to the bathroom and pours ice cold water down his underpants.

The messing around stopped after that. After all, he had a fight the next day. He needed his energy, his strength… he needed the ability to be his best… no distractions.  I was reading ugo.com who had the best description writing, "...he's got to keep a clear head and channel his sexual frustration into a focused energy he can draw from in the ring (or something like that)." And plain and simple, that's how I see our captain... training begins, distractions stop... THE END.

Derek Jeter is a competitor.  Derek Jeter is a New York Yankee with a mentality full of heart and guts and coming off a season of disappointment and only getting on the field 17 times last season. Derek Jeter has a helluva lot to prove. Hell, this could be his last season... think about that! So it makes sense... no mistakes, no problems.

Enter the reports about he and Hannah Davis calling it quits.  The reports were he broke up with her because she was “too big” and he’s a private person.  Too big?  No, she’s TOO HOT maybe, but how insulting to Derek Jeter that they would report she was "too big" for him and he couldn’t handle it. I mean, am I right?  This is Derek Jeter we're talking about.

You don’t get much bigger than him. And while I’m on the subject, I just don’t see Jeter as a girl snob. Sure, he's a Yankee, a stud, and he probably has any women he wants on any given night. Guess what? He's allowed, he's single and he's Derek Jeter.  Yes, we've heard about the signed baseball gift baskets, and no question that if I was as big as him, and single, I’d be doing the same thing… WHAT, THAT’S A GREAT GIFT!  I’m kidding…

The point is, the "break up" story is a story to sell papers and all I'm doing is putting this into perspective for the BYB readers... it's a different take, and I hope that's why you come to us. Look, it's my opinion that Derek Jeter is on a mission and if that mission includes cutting off alittle tail while he proves to everyone he can still play.. so be it.

Look, for me personally, I enjoyed seeing him with Minka Kelly anyway. He seemed real happy.  I mean, I found it interesting that for a guy that was so private, he had a girlfriend in his historic 3000 hit documentary on HBO.

I remember in that piece he got pretty personal saying he wanted to one day be able to show his kids that historic hit and now it was documented on HBO.



Sadly, as a fan, I was assuming his kids were going to be with Minka Kelly because she was part of the documentary.  I guess that's just me being older and seeing the family around me and thinking "Hey, maybe this guys gonna finally settle down." But that ended.   One has to wonder if that flame will ever come back between the two. Hey, maybe once he retires... who knows. I guess I root for him in his personal life too.

Whatever the case, remember this... Derek Jeter isn't being a bad guy for wanting no distractions when it comes to the 2014 season.  He's the kind of player we want... He's determined, hard working and willing to go the extra mile for his team, his fans and himself.  Yup, Hannah Davis is yesterday's news... for now at least. But it's not the end of the world, it's just the beginning of the baseball season.

It's Jeter's cold shower... his pitcher of ice... it's his mission... to be 100% for Yankeeland.  I respect that, I really do.

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JETER AND THE MAN CRUSHES

The line of man crushes on Derek Jeter continues to grow. First it was Eli Manning singing the praises of the Yankees Captain in an article posted on ESPN.com yesterday. If I can be serious for one min (just one) it's actually a great story that shows just what an awesome human being Jeter is. I recommend giving it a read HERE. But now, on the heels of the ESPN.com piece, it appears Tom Brady has his eyes fixed on someone other than Gisele?! The New York Daily News has this little item in today's sports section, which you can read HERE:

“You see someone who plays the game the way you think it needs to be played, like Derek Jeter. I love the way he plays the game.”.

Brady goes on to say:

“Those great-caliber athletes you look up to and admire for what it takes day in and day out to be a great player. You always watch other athletes and how they play the game, what makes them successful.”

Look, I know I'm being silly to say that Brady has a man crush on Jeter. Obviously everyone is just having some fun with this. I actually give Brady some props for recognizing the greatness of Jeter and not, holding back on his man crush for him! Makes you think, wonder what Giselle thinks of Minka?! hmmmmm

--Mikey Blue, BYB Senior Writer
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WHY JETER & MINKA ARE HOT & HEAVY AGAIN

The New York Post is suggesting that Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter are back! We posted on December 31st the following story: WHY JETER & MINKA MAY BE TOGETHER AGAIN because someone saw them together in Paris. It was one of the most read posts we've ever written. Which means 1 thing, you're obsessed with Jeter and perhaps, just perhaps, you either like Minka Kelly with our Captain, or you ladies hate it. Hey... we men like it, more to look at, bottom line. The Post's Page 6 story says the following:

"We’re told that she and Jeter are “discreetly seeing each other again and talk all of the time.” But the dark-haired actress was without Jeter at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Saturday night, where spies said she “danced with her girlfriends and completely ignored a pack of good-looking men who approached her table.” Onlookers said Kelly was more occupied with texting someone."

The full Page 6 story is HERE. In fairness, Minka could be dating her friend Phyllis, I mean, who the hell knows. One things for sure though, if Minka and Jeter are together again and if Jeet's happy then I'm happy, I just want the Yankees to go out and win and if that means the Captain leads the charge and he's happy in his private life... well then Bravo!

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WHY JETER & MINKA MAY BE TOGETHER AGAIN

Yes, it's gossip, but I can't stay away from it. Sorry ladies...(Photo: Red Five Productions Copyright)
Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly were spotted together at a Paris museum. I don't know about you, but for me, this is a perfect story to post for all of you as we gear up for 2012.

No doubt with all that was going on with Jeter and his 3000th hit and Minka with her Charlie's Angels TV show that lasted 2 seconds, there just wasn't time for each other. I'm not afraid to say it, I like these 2 together. Sure, Jeter grew up in a wholesome family and Minka told Esquire magazine that her mother was a stripper (Read HERE), and that seems opposite to me, but they look good together, you really can't deny that.

Here's the story on their Paris meeting HERE. The funniest part for me is this report is based on a Pepperdine student who happened to see them together. Geez, for all we know they just met give back an apartment key or something. The Daily News writes:

"The student, Jaime Olaez, said Kelly and Jeter went unnoticed by most museum-goers while they checked out the Impressionists.

“Minka looked very pretty. She was wearing white jeans, a brown jacket, and boots,” Olaez said.

Rumors that Kelly — named Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive in 2010 — was in Paris first appeared on Twitter on Dec. 27, after she was seen in the Pont Royal hotel.

Rumors that she and Jeter are back together have flared up since their August breakup. In October, they were spotted together in Florida."

Look, gossip's fun so enjoy this post, but I really don't like to jump into all this... what's private's private and Jeter's the most private of them all... that's why he doesn't tweet either, by the way... just sayin'.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO JETER FROM YOUR FEMALE SUPERFANS

Dear Derek,

Let me begin by offering my sincerest of apologies that you and Minka are no longer a couple. It must be very difficult for you to move on after such a long and happy relationship. As the self-appointed Queen of the Superfans, and Resident Relationship Expert, please allow me to offer you some advice on this subject.

1. ANALYSIS: Look very closely at her first name... Minka. Really? Okay, yes, it sounds exotic and unusual. But anyone with the word "Mink" as part of their first name is a "red-flag"...minks cost money, and they're not even in style anymore. The high maintenance, 5th Avenue girls that you've been hanging out with are obviously not a right match. For example, a woman such as myself, who's financially independent, smart dresser but still a bargain shopper, is probably a better fit, just sayin'.

2. BASEBALL: Minka admits that she knew nothing about baseball when she met you. Wait, what? You are a baseball legend, an icon. They may even one day re-name Cooperstown to Jetertown! How did this happen? What could you possibly have to talk about with a girl like that? The last thing you need is someone you have to "coach around the bases". This was an inning-ending line drive from the get-go, my friend.

3. AGE: I know it's very difficult for baseball players to discuss this issue. Trust me, I understand completely. It's not easy for me either. But look, you get to retire about 40 years before I do. Do you really think that being with someone in their mid twenties is a suitable match for poolside conversation? Look, anyone who doesn't have a handle on who "The Sugarhill Gang" was and thinks "Back to the Future" was a video game is not for you. I'm no cougar, Derek. Someone your age, or even a little older, has intelligence, experience and a lot to offer you; a girl with brains and worldly wisdom is more your style.

4. LOOKS: this is perhaps the most important of all. You are known as the "pretty boy" of baseball. Why on earth would you stick with the picture perfect model-types? You need to stand out as the jewel in the crown. You don't need to have someone stealing your thunder in that area.Yes, they're pretty and make nice arm candy. But do they have "substance"? Can they discuss world issues with you? Politics? Fantasy Baseball stats? My guess is no. No, the perfect match for you is not someone who spends more money on makeup than they do on a car payment. The girl for you is the one who spends money and time on pinstriped gear and can open your beer for you with her bare hands.

Let's think long term here, Derek. All of this stuff is really nice, but when all is said and done, you need someone who can hang in with you for the long haul. Sure, Minka was pretty and rumor has it that she was really sweet. But us Superfans saw this coming a long time ago. Please consider this as an unselfish gesture of good will and, of course, having only your best interests in mind.

Hit me on the Twitter @ChristyLee127 ... I'm available!

Love, Christy

--Christy Lee, BYB Staff Writer



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BREAKING: DEREK JETER AND MINKA KELLY...OVER

(Photo: Red Five)
Many of the tabloids are going crazy right now because it appears that Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly have broken up after dating for 3 years. Not going to lie, many thought this was the one. Read about it HERE.

People Magazine says "They care about each other and it was amicable, They're still friends," according to a source.

Derek Jeter had dated Mariah Carey, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson in the past.

Watch out ladies... here comes Jeter.

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