Genius quote on Jeter from Baseball Think Factory

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Genius quote on Jeter from Baseball Think Factory

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I love BBTF. Paraphrasing from "The Ten Commandments:"
Statement by Derek Jeter on Joe Torre

What change is there in me? Torre or Mattingly...I am still Jeter. These are the same hands, the same arms, the same face of baseball that were mine a moment ago!
“Out of my great respect for Mr. Torre, I have refrained from comment until he had a chance to address the public.

“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 shape me in ways that transcend the game of baseball. His class, dignity, and the 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.”

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