GUESS WHO WILL BE ON THE FIELD MONDAY?

This is why we love Derek Jeter ladies and gentleman. Show up early, earn your keep, work hard and be the last one out... That's Derek.

The Associated Press writes that Jeter will be ready and on the field before we know it:

" Derek Jeter... says he will probably start on-field work Monday.

Jeter, at his Turn 2 Foundation golf classic Wednesday night, said his offseason has been going well and he's 'looking forward to getting out there.'"

But that's not all. Jeet was asked about the Alex Rodriguez situation.  According to the Tampa Bay Times, Derek is disappointed:

At Tampa charity event, #Yankees Jeter says he is "saddened by whole situation" w/A-Rod and that it's been "messy" but not much else
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) January 16, 2014

He went on saying: "Other than that, it is what it is. I really have no more comments on it." That comes from Newsday, along with him putting ARod in perspective as a person:

"I'm sure it's rough... He's human, so I'm sure it's a rough situation, but you've got to ask him that one."

Look, if I was tight with Jeter, I'd be thrilled, especially if I did something I didn't want anyone to know about. I mean, if Jeet knew, he's like a steal trap, the media wouldn't get anything out of him and that's what I like about Derek.  He knows where the bodies are buried and you'd never know. 

Look, who knows if Jeet even likes ARod. Maybe he tolerates him, but that doesn't matter... it's not Jeter's business what's going on with ARod and Derek knows his opinion doesn't really matter, so he says nothing.

Anyway... I just wanted to give you an update on the Captain. Can't wait to see the guy on the field!

Carry on.

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