Derek Jeter Announces He Will Retire After 2014 Season

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1957965-derek-jeter-announces-he-will-retire-after-2014-season



Legendary New York Yankees captain and shortstop Derek Jeter is going to walk away from baseball after the 2014 MLB season.

Jeter, 39, made the announcement on his Facebook page in a lengthy letter that thanked the Yankees organization and the Steinbrenner family as well as managers, coaches, teammates and his family. He also mentioned the New York fans. Here is an excerpt of his statement:


"So it was really months ago when I realized that this season would likely be my last. As I came to this conclusion and shared it with my friends and family, they all told me to hold off saying anything until I was absolutely 100 percent sure.

And the thing is, I could not be more sure. I know it in my heart. The 2014 season will be my last year playing professional baseball."

 

As a Yankee fan I knew this day was coming, but just one of those things that makes you realize how things change. I remember watching Jeter's first Opening Day in Cleveland, the season he went on to become Rookie of the Year. He still has this season to go though, before its all over for him. So here's to an excellent season and leaving with Championship #6