Nov
21
Yankees negotiation strategy with Jeter: ‘baffling’
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Casey Close, Derek Jeter’s agent, has called the New York Yankee’s negotiation strategy, “baffling”.
“There’s a reason the Yankees themselves have stated Derek Jeter is their modern-day Babe Ruth,” said Close, according to Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News.
“Derek’s significance to the team is much more than just stats. And yet, the Yankees’ negotiating strategy remains baffling.”
“They continue to argue their points in the press and refuse to acknowledge Derek’s total contribution to their franchise.”
New York has supposedly offered Jeter a three-year, $45 million offer. This could provide negotiation room to climb toward $57-60 million on a three or four-year deal.
Jeter, a free agent for the first time in 10-years, signed a $189 million contract that began in 2001. His 2010 numbers were arguably the worst of his career, and that’s likely playing a big part in the Yankees decision to offer a lower valued contract.
