The New York Yankees will mark the rest of the year by wearing Derek Jeter patches on their hats and uniforms. In addition, the clubhouse will feature Alex Rodriguez toilet paper.

Let's be fair, you cannot blame the Yankees for over-doing Jeter's retirement. What could be sadder than a handsome, rich, healthy guy who dates movie stars having nothing but free time on his hands? Oh, right, anything. Anything in the world is sadder than that. 

All kidding aside, the smart-ass in me can't help but wonder how much of this Jeter over-kill is aimed at giving Rodriguez the finger?