Derek Jeter, shortstop for the New York Yankees, takes batting practice before the Yankee's home opener against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in New York City on April 11, 2006. (

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Derek Jeter, shortstop for the New York Yankees, warms up during batting practice before their game against the Toronto Bluejays at Yankee Stadium on April 26, 2007 in New York. (UPI Photo/Monika

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New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Photo - Alamy

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