Who got the better parting gift: Jeter or Rivera?

Justin Terranova

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Aug 29, 2014

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Astros: Can you picture Derek Jeter strolling around St. Jetersburg in those boots? Nope. While that collage is probably somewhere in Rivera’s home. Advantage: Mo Getty Images, Charles Wenzelberg

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Angels: Tough one, but more originality with the paddle board. Advantage: Jeter AP, MLB

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Mets: Fire hose and nozzle? That's so Mets. At least the mosaic has some New York flail to it, plus there was the $22,222.22 donation to Turn 2. Advantage: Jeter

Mets: Fire hose and nozzle? That’s so Mets. At least the mosaic has some New York flair to it, plus there was the $22,222.22 donation to Turn 2. Advantage: Jeter Bill Kostroun, Anthony Causi

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White Sox: There was no available photo of Rivera getting commemorative scorecards and that tells you all you need to know. Look at this sweet bench Jeter got. Advantage: Jeter Getty Images, Anthony Causi

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A’s: They both got bottles of wine, but Rivera got a surfboard compared to Jeter’s Napa trip. Advantage: Rivera Getty Images, AP

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Mariners: This one isn’t even fair. Rivera got a donation, as did Jeter. Then Jeter got a Kingdome seat, a Safeco base and this sweet watch from Robinson Cano. Well, at least we know where the money the Mariners saved on Rivera gifts went. Advantage: Jeter Twitter, Getty Images

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Twins: A tip of the cap on both of these original ideas. Jeter got the last base used at the Metrodome, which is very nice, but doesn’t compare to the broken bat rocking chair. Advantage: Rivera Getty Images, AP

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Indians: They went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame idea back-to-back. The “Enter Sandman” gold record is sweet, but having “The Captain” inscribed on the guitar is a nice touch. Advantage: Jeter Getty Images, AP

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Rangers: Both got boots, but only Jeter got to meet a former president. Advantage: Jeter EPA (2)

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Royals: Not very creative in Kansas City, huh? Both got donations, but Jeter got a big Happy Gilmore-style check. Advantage: Jeter AP, EPA

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Tigers: Jeter got these photos and got to meet with his family on the field. But Rivera got to hang with a thrilled Jim Leyland. Advantage: Rivera Getty Images, Ap

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