Quite simply, an overabundance of fans had voted for the Yankee shortstop as a tribute for whom Derek Jeter the ball player used to be and not for whom he is today.

FORBES: An Unconventional Look At Derek Jeter's Journey To 3,000 Hits

Increased competition for TV revenue would limit the ability of teams like the Yankees to buy the top talent, giving Kansas City a run for superstars such as Derek Jeter Derek Jeter .

FORBES: Play More Ball!

Increased competition for TV revenue would limit the ability of teams like the Yankees to buy the top talent, giving Kansas City a run for superstars such as Derek Jeter .

FORBES: Play More Ball!