I respectfully disagree with Fenway as well.
I think that it was Costas that said the other night that said something like, when you play this game that is such a big business (and not always good), when you see so many things that are wrong within the game, its so nice to have a feel good story every once in a while (my interpretation). And for many, no matter who is your team, it is a really good story and does good things for the game. Of course your last day at your home park with a walk off rbi makes it even more special.
Jeter was not the best at the game, I agree, but he played the game and represented the game the way it should be done. You never read anything bad about him and I understand that his charities and foundations gave a lot back to others.
He also obviously played it clean with no suspicion, you cant say that about most.
I would rather see him stay and AROD never return.
I also am so sick and tired of the press time given to these guys that beat their wives and children. Celebrating a player that only has positive stuff associated with his name can never get old IMO.