Living Legend and soon-to-be retired shortstop Derek Jeter is moving on after this season. No, he's not moving on into the next life, though many comments about the Yankees player sound like eulogies. While Jeter isn't nearing his death bed he has publicly stated that he won't be pursuing a career in the dugout. Unlike many retired athletes, Jeter seems to be quitting baseball altogether.
While he hasn't commented on the possibility of a front office job, Jeter stated emphatically and unequivocally that he is not interested in managing a ball club (via Sports World News):
"'My temperament would be all right to manage,' said Jeter, who served as designated-hitter Thursday night, according to ESPN. 'But I'm not. No. Write that down.'
"Jeter announced coming into the season that 2014 would be his last on the diamond, leaving a void at shortstop and in leadership following this season for the Yankees, as the captain has been a part of the Bronx Bombers since 1995."
The beloved player has been honored many times already in the still early season. Some have commented, including Jeter himself, that it all seems a little over the top (via Fansided):
"Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura stated: 'He's not dying, he's just retiring. It's weird. I'm sure it's uncomfortable for him going through all of it, but he's a great player.'
"Ventura added that Jeter more than deserves the praise, despite the awkward feeling, for being such an amazing player."
So other than the morbid send-offs everywhere he goes the veteran Yankee is having a decent year. When this season is over he will ride off into the sunset, walking away from football forever.
Unless ESPN offers him a boat load of money to do analysis or commentary.
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