It's because Jeter's the odd player who is admired and respected throughout the league by players, managers, and fans, is a first ballot Hall of Famer, spent his entire career with one team had many high profile successes and signature plays, and never had any real scandal. Similar to Mariano Rivera, who got the same treatment.
Don't concern yourself about it too much. You're a Toronto fan, so you won't ever have to worry about having a player like that.