There was a lot of good, bad and great things for Jeter in 2011.
The past year was probably the most turbulent and public twelve months in both Jeter's personal and baseball life. The virtuous Jeter started showing a few chinks in his armor.
Coming off the Yankees losing to the Texas Rangers in the 2010 ALCS, Jeter ushered in 2011 after contentious contract negotiations with the Yankees— the only pro team he has ever played for.
The leaking of the private negotiations led to a public feud with GM Brian Cashman and Hal and Hank Steinbrenner and left a bitter taste in Jeter's mouth. A three-year, $51 million deal was deemed an overpayment by many for the 36-year old player on his last legs.
At a press conference, Jeter bared his fangs but tempered his anger at how the talks were handled by management.
Not a good way to start the new year even with 51 million reasons to be happy.
