Jeter Extends Pinstripe Tenure Under New $12M Deal

[hrmjustin]

NY1News

Yankees Captain Derek Jeter will be back in pinstripes, at least for one more season.

The team announced Friday that Jeter has agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract with the ball club.

The deal replaces a $9.5 million player option for the 39-year-old infielder.

Jeter is coming off an injury-riddled 2013 season.

Read more at http://www.ny1.com/content/news/192859/jeter-extends-pinstripe-tenure-under-new--12m-deal

[JeffHead]

1. As a Red Sox fan.....

I have much respect for Derek Jeter. Pay the man, for all he's done for the Yankees he's worth every penny of it.

[hrmjustin]

2. I agree.

[Lugnut]

3. As a Yankees fan, I agree as well.

Do I think he'll ever play day-to-day ball anymore? I don't - but it was a sweet ride. My hope is that the front office will give him a position that suits him and he enjoys.

BTW, congrats on your World Series win. Boston, it's residents and fans needed it. I hope it helps heal their and your pain.

[gopiscrap]

4. isn't he getting a little old and worn out?

then again to me the Yankees suck. In 1974 their owner George Steinbrenner made illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon's campaign.

[hrmjustin]

5. I am a Mets fan but I think Jeter is a great guy. I think this will be his last year.

[gopiscrap]

6. I think he's a cool guy too...I just don't like the Yankees

[hrmjustin]

7. I am not a fan myself.