He said about that responsibility of being a Yankees captain, "To the organization, fans, teammates and media you handle it the way you are, representing the New York Yankees".
NY appropriately played two on Derek Jeter Night, a doubleheader against Houston caused by a rainout Saturday, and the festivities took place after an 11-6 win in the opener. As the evening's events unfolded, various players both past and present took to the internet to share their admiration and respect for the Captain. The Yankees also unveiled a plaque in the stadium's Monument Park.
While his jersey marked him as No. 2, it's safe to say that many Yankees fans will regard Jeter as their No. 1 favorite for years to come.
"When I was younger, with Atlanta, I got a chance to play against him in Yankee Stadium, and that was awesome", McCann said. Torre said Jeter was the player he wanted the ball to go to in the field, and whom he wanted to bat in an important spot.
He was also given a framed replica of the plaque that will be placed in Monument Park. In fact, the only game that Jeter ever played in which the Yankees were mathematically out of playoff contention was his final home game in 2014, showing just how much Jeter was the quintessential superstar.
On a night the Yankees retired No. 2, Masahiro Tanaka served up a stinking pile of it.
Jeter said that he chose Mother's Day for the festivities to honor his mother.
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"I just want [our kids] to choose [what they want to be]", she said about her hopes for their future children.
"I was always the youngest", Jeter said, "so I figured I'd be last". "They said that was special, and to be able to say you've played with Jeter is insane".
"When I play for the Yankees can I wear your number two?" The days of Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera have now turned into the days of Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez, and Dellin Betances, all of which, would have trouble in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the visiting Houston Astros.
One by one, the Yankees of the late '90-early 2000s dynasty have had their moments in the Bronx.
Houston, a big league-best 25-12, had been trying to move 15 games over.500 for the first time since the Astros went 89-73 in 2005 and won their only NL pennant. This is one of those special days that you'll never forget.
"You know, I prided myself in my career to be prepared at all games", the 42-year-old added.
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