Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame drama: Why his decision to fire 2 MLB legends is causing a dust-up
Former Major League Baseball MVP Alex Rodriguez discusses his early investments and Derek Jeter’s decision to buy a stake in the Miami Marlins.
Drama is afoot off the baseball diamond for Derek Jeter, after a new report claimed there may be two MLB legends who will skip his Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2020.
According to interviews with Bleacher Report, Andrew Dawson and Tony Perez may both bow out of the ceremony because of the way they were ousted from their jobs with the Miami Marlins team as special assistants.
Perez explained to the news site, “It wasn’t nice, what happened at the end.”
Jeter took over as co-owner of the Florida team after the 2017 season. He asked then-team president David Samson to dismiss Perez and Dawson along with others. The firings reportedly took place without a phone call from Jeter.
Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter smiles as he watches batting practice before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, June 10, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Jul 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; American League infielder Derek Jeter (2) of the New York Yankees hits a single in the third inning during the 2014 MLB All Star Game at Target Field. (Reuters/Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports)
New York Yankees players Derek Jeter (R) and Alex Rodriguez celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 7-5 in the Yankees home opening game of the 2010 season at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 13, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) - GM1E64E0E2501
Perez was inducted into the HOF in 2000; Dawson in 2010.
Dawson explained he felt “disrespected” by the decision.
“I understand going forward it’s a decision they made; it’s their money, their team, but I’ve got to look out for my pride and welfare also.”
The pair has yet to make a final decision as to whether or not they’ll attend, though they made it clear if they don't - it's because of the famous Yankee.
Jeter will be eligible to enter the Hall of Fame in the institution’s upcoming ballot for 2020.