MLB Twitter: What A Few Of The Yankee Greats Are Saying About Derek Jeter Now?

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NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Yankee legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra presents Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees with his World Series ring for the 2009 season prior to playing against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the Yankees home ope
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No one on this list needs an introduction. 

If you follow the Yankees, or simply, have been following baseball over it's magnificent history, the names on this list speak for themselves. 

Although most of these players on this list are Hall of Famers, and while some will fall short of reaching Cooperstown, there is no doubt, they are all Yankee legends. 

Reggie Jackson

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Reggie Jackson is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 1
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"You might be called Mr. November, but I will forever be the true Mr. October"

Yogi Berra

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Yogi Berra is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3.
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"Are you still coming back for Old Timers Day?"

Don Mattingly

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Don Mattingly is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12
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"It was fun being captain, wasn't it? Not sure who owns this team. And even though Frank McCourt or his wife won't pay you, you can always play for me."

Babe Ruth

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Babe Ruth is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3. (Ph
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"You were an icon, and a Yankee legend, but you will never be The Greatest Yankee of all-time. That title belongs to me." 

Bernie Williams

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Former New York Yankee Bernie Williams runs onto the field during a pregame ceremony prior to the start of the last regular season game at Yankee Stadium between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees on September 21, 200
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"If things don't work out, you can always come join me and my band."

Billy Martin

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Billy Martin is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-
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"If I were managing, you would have been playing third a long time ago"

Lou Gehrig

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Lou Gehrig is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3. (P
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"I was the luckiest man on the face of the earth for having the chance to play for the Yankees.  What the hell are you thinking not taking the 3-year/$45 million dollar offer?"

Joe DiMaggio

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Joe DiMaggio is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-
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"You might have Minka, but I got Marilyn."

Roger Maris

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Roger Maris is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3
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"It must have been nice being able to have played for the Yankees and not have your hair fall out."

Phil Rizzuto

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Phil Rizzuto is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

"Do you really think you were a better shortstop than me? HOLY COW."

Joe Torre

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre speaks to the media prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 20, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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"No matter what you've done for the Yankees, they always backstab you in the end."

Thurman Munson

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Thurman Munson is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3.
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

"Don't walk away from this team because you never know when it's all over."

Whitey Ford

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Whitey Ford is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3. (
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"If I strike you out, you stay.  If not, you are free to walk. I'm the Chairman of the Board.  I decide who plays for the Yankees."

Paul O'Neill

25 Oct 2000: Outfielder Paul O''Neill #21 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Derek Jeter #2 after scoring on a Scott Brosius sacrifice in the second inning against the New York Mets during Game 4 of the World Series at Shea Stadium in Flushing,
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"Don't you wish it was 1996 again? When we won all the time, and contracts weren't an issue."

Elston Howard

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Elston Howard is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

" I was the first black player in Yankee history.  What did you do that was so special?"

Mickey Mantle

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Mickey Mantle is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12
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"Hey Derek, I know time's are tough right now. How 'bout a beer?"

Mariano Rivera

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees runs out of the bullpen onto the field to pitch against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 20, 2010 in the Bronx borough o
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"Si estoy regresando por lo que son. Final de la historia."

"If I'm coming back, so are you.  End of story."

Ron Guidry

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Ron Guidry is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-3.
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"My nickmane is cooler than yours."

Jorge Posada

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees gestures towards the dugout against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 20, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Pho
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"Atleast you get to the play the position you want.  I lost my job to a 22-year old."

Casey Stengel

NEW YORK - MAY 02: The plaque of Casey Stengel is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12
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" You might have been the greatest thing that's happened to the Yankees, but I was the greatest thing to ever happen to the game of baseball."

Alex Rodriguez

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at the end of the top of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadi
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"It's not so easy playing in New York.  BTW, when am I moving back to short?"

George M. Steinbrenner

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: The monument of late owner of the New York Yankees George Steinbrenner is seen prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 20, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Gett
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"I would've have paid you whatever you wanted."

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