Some might say it is a mountain out of a molehill, irrelevant, irresponsible or just downright silly. No, says I, the New York Post is making a statement for equality.

With today's back page, the New York Post proved that it's not just women that we're holding to unrealistic standards of beauty and body image.

Friday's New York Post back page. (@RicharDeitsch)

Yes, Derek Jeter, you know, the guy who had ankle surgery in late October, doesn't look like he's been running a lot lately. So, the Post has paparazzi photos of Jeter in Miami and claim he's "Captain Munch." 

(OK, while I find this entire thing silly, I do have to give credit to the always excellent Post headline writers, if you're going on the flawed concept that Jeter has gotten obese since undergoing surgery, I admit, "Captain Much" did make me laugh. Yes, it's hypocritical, but I did find it funny.)

Anyway, if you're going to criticize the physical appearance of a guy who is limited to nonweight bearing situations, is it just me or do his arms look a little skinny? I mean, better than mine, I'm sure (and I'm absolutely sure his gut is much, much smaller). Next thing they're going to tell us is that his range has been limited since his surgery.

The bottom line is this is New York tabloid culture at its worst. Nobody should expect Jeter to look like he's ready for Opening Day when it's not even December, much less when he can't put weight on his left leg. If Jeter isn't in better shape in March, maybe it's news. For now, it's not.

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