Jeter: I want to be a Yankee lifer

September, 21, 2012
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By Andrew Marchand | ESPNNewYork.com
After saying that he could envision himself playing for another team, New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter said his desire is to remain in the Bronx his whole career.

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter

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2012 STATS

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  • HR15
  • RBI57
  • R94
  • OBP.367
  • AVG.323
"I think it is comical that we are talking about it after I told you guys time and time again I can't picture myself playing anywhere else," Jeter said.

In a Q&A with ESPN.com's Rick Reilly, Jeter was asked, "Peyton Manning changed teams this season after 14 seasons with the one team. Could you see yourself doing that?"

Jeter responded, "Well, if I wanted to keep playing, yes. It's a business. People forget that.

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Andrew Marchand is a senior writer for ESPNNewYork. He also regularly contributes to SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, ESPNews, ESPN New York 98.7 FM and ESPN Radio. He joined ESPN in 2007 after nine years at the New York Post. Follow Andrew on Twitter »
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