Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter watches the ceremony as the New York Yankees retire manager Joe Torre's number 6 before the Chicago White Sox play the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

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Over the last two decades, Derek Jeter has almost exclusively batted in the No. 1 or No. 2 spot in the Yankees order. As the final month of his final season commences, it might be time for that to change.

At 70-65, the Yankees likely need to win 18 or 19 of their final 27 games to make a realistic push for an American League wild card spot. With an anemic offense, that type of run is hard to imagine.

As Jeter enters his final month, his offense is hurting the team. Heading into play on Monday, his .620 OPS ranks 147 of 152 qualified hitters. While he's far from the only issue around the Yankees, those numbers are stark.

Is time time for the Yankees to drop Jeter in the order? Does his farewell tour change the perception around what's best for the team?

Vote in our poll and sound off below with your thoughts on the dilemma in the Bronx.

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