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Derek Jeter: New York Yankees Deny Jeter Arbitration, Nervous Yet?

New York Yankees have officially told Derek Jeter what they think of him at this point in his career. By declining to offer Jeter arbitration, the Yankees have basically said to Jeter, "Go fish."  The Yankees and Jeter are in the middle of the first free-agent period in Jeter's career.

Jeter came to the end of his 10-year, $189 million contract and is free to negotiate with any major league team. Earlier this week, the Yankees offered Jeter a three-year, $45 million contract, which Jeter declined. Jeter is reportedly looking for a contract more in the neighborhood of four to five years.

Jeter's agent, Casey Close, has called the negotiations with the Yankees " baffling," comparing Jeter to Babe Ruth. At the time, everyone laughed at such ...

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