Though his defense cut into his overall value, Derek Jeter's skill at the plate made him one of the most accomplished hitters of all-time as measured by offensive WAR. (Frank Franklin/AP). Derek Jeter plans to hang up his
On Wednesday afternoon, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter announced via a lengthy statement on Facebook that he would retire after the coming season. Here is the entirety of that statement: I want to start by saying thank you.
Derek Jeter, the Yankees captain who has been their starting shortstop since 1996 and led them to five World Series titles, announced on Facebook Wednesday that he will retire after the 2014 season. “The one thing I always
Sports. New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter answers questions at a news conference prior to their MLB American League game with the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Ray
Sports Illustrated's Ted Keith discusses Derek Jeter's decision to retire at the end of the 2014 MLB season and the impact that Jeter has had on baseball during his career. So fatigued and dispirited was Yankees righthander David Cone as he walked off