On August 9, Yankee Stadium will once again welcome the team’s great legends for the traditional Old-Timers’ Day, a day full of nostalgia, memories and great names in baseball.
However, one of the most notable absentees will be Derek Jeter, who will not be participating in this year’s celebration.
When it was revealed that the former captain would not be attending, many fans expressed their surprise, even Boomer Esiason, a former New York Jets quarterback and current commentator, publicly criticized Jeter‘s decision, calling it “a little insulting”, given his importance in the club’s history.
Why won’t Derek Jeter be at Yankees Old Timers Day?
Recently, renowned commentator Suzyn Waldman clarified the reason for the former shortstop’s absence:
Derek Jeter will not attend Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day this year because it is his daughter’s birthday
He reported in statements to Bronx Bomber News, a completely valid reason that puts aside any speculation.
It should be remembered that Jeter was present in 2023, during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 1998 World Series championship team, where he actively participated in the tributes and even in a round table with other legends of the team.
Who will attend the Yankees’ Old Timers’ Day?
The 2024 edition of Old-Timers’ Day not only marks the return of the traditional three-inning game, but will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 championship team.
Despite the absence of the mythical number 2, the day promises to be full of excitement and legendary figures.
Among the confirmed attendees are members of the famous “Core Four” such as Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada, as well as great icons such as Mariano Rivera, Joe Torre, Bernie Williams, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martinez, David Cone, Ron Guidry, and Willie Randolph.
This year, figures such as Roger Clemens, David Justice, Alfonso Soriano and Jose Vizcaino will also make their debut at the event. In addition, other members of the 2000 team such as Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, Clay Bellinger, Ramiro Mendoza, Luis Sojo and Mike Stanton will be present, multiple figures with a specific weight in MLB, so the event promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the glorious past of the Bronx team.
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