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| 24th October, 2007 - 8:19 am | New York Post - Derek Jeter, in a statement released by the Yankees, made it very clear how he feels about Joe Torre on Tuesday.
"Out of my great respect for Mr. Torre, I refrained from comment until he had a chance to address the public," Jeter said four days after Torre turned down a one-year deal worth $5 million and $3 million more in incentives to stay with the Yankees. "In my eyes, Joe Torre is more than a Hall of Fame manager."
"He is a friend for life and the relationship we have shared has helped shaped me in ways that transcend the game of baseball. His class, dignity and he way he respected those around him - from ballplayers to batboys - are all qualities that are easy to admire, but difficult to duplicate."
"I have known Mr. Torre for a good majority of my adult life, and there has been no bigger influence on my professional development. It was a privilege to play for him on the field and an honor to learn from him off the field." [READ] |
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