MLB News 2014: Derek Jeter’s Health Least Concern for NY Yankees
The New York Yankees are not concerned at all about Derek Jeter's rehabilitation heading into the new season, as general manager Brian Cashman called the shortstop's health situation the least of the team to be worried about.
"I am more curious about the weather every day rather than what he will look like,'' the general manager said outside the clubhouse Wednesday after Jeter worked out in Tampa. "I would rather not sit in the rain in the stands. I don't want anybody to get hurt, but am I curious about what Derek looks like? No. I am more curious about the weather report because weather can screw things up. Derek is not going to screw things up,'' Cashaman said in a latest interview with the New York Post.
Jeter, who earlier announced to retire at the end of the 2014 season, said he's trying to get back to tip-top shape, and the spring training is perfect platform for him to reach his goal.
"I am looking forward to being out there,'' he said. "The first few days of spring training you go through the drills and get in baseball shape.''
Cashman pointed out that last year injury to Jeter was a shocker, but he believed one of the most revered baseball player in Yankees story will close out his career on a positive note this year.
"What happened last year was unfortunate and unexpected,'' Cashman said. "I have been conditioned to not worry about Derek Jeter. I haven't deviated from that. Maybe that's a mistake or the wrong thing but I grew up with that so it's hard to start worrying about it. He is almost one of those guys you never have to worry about. Last year was shocking.''