"The most boring player I've ever interacted with, was Derek Jeter. And I told him that." Very few people can say that and mean it, and Buster Olney is one of them.
One of the greatest Yankees of all-time played for the Albany-Colonie Yankees in 1994. This isn't news for many locals, especially those that take advantage of the minor league baseball in the Capital Region. Before the ValleyCats were sending waves of Astros to the big leagues, the Albany-Colonie Yankees were supplying new recruits to the Bronx Bombers like Bernie Williams, Al Leiter, Deion Sanders, Roberto Kelly and Jim Leyritz to name just a few. However, without question, the greatest being Derek Jeter.
On Wednesday, one of the all-time great Yankees (and one of the all-time greats period) will finally get inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
How many of you remember way back in the day, when the great Derek Jeter had a nice little run playing ball right in our backyard...
On July 25th you will have the opportunity to see Yankee legend Derek Jeter inducted into the National Baseball Hall Of Fame, you just won't be able to see it in person.
The Yankees are set to play a double header today due to a rain out yesterday, that however is the irrelevant part of today. Here is why you need to watch.
The New York Yankees' Derek Jeter is just so darn charming.
He's in the twilight of his career and will soon be retired, and no doubt on his way to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He's got a pretty good track record, having no real controversies or blemishes on his record. And everyone loves him.
Love or hate the New York Yankees, you can't deny the impact Derek Jeter has had on Major League Baseball during his 20-year career.
After this season ends, he'll be retiring, and he's got a lot of people in support of him, from athletes to coaches, police officers to firefighters and actors to music artists.
Derek Jeter announced through his Facebook page on Wednesday that 2014 would be his final season in Major League Baseball.
The New York Yankees shortstop posted the following statement on his Facebook page.
Derek Jeter - Timeline Photos | Facebook
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The Yankees drafted Jeter out of high school in 1992 and he eventually made his debut wearing pinstripes in 1995...