Derek Jeter Already Being Courted For a New Job

When one door closes, another often opens.

Derek Jeter’s announcement that he’s leaving the Marlins is already causing a feeding frenzy, because the Yankees legend is already receiving serious interest from one prominent cable network. According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, ESPN has Jeter on its radar for the broadcast booth.

“But ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro just happens to be a huge New York Yankees fan and the Worldwide Leader in Sports would love to get into business with the former Yankees captain, according to sources inside ESPN who declined to be named,” McCarthy wrote.

Jeter already has a preexisting relationship with ESPN. A multipart documentary called “The Captain” will air later this year on ESPN+.

At this stage in his life, it’s hard to say that Jeter needs to work.

NEWS: ESPN is interested in Derek Jeter for the broadcast booth.

The Hall of Fame shortstop is being eyed for TV just hours after resigning as CEO of the Marlins.

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— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 28, 2022

ESPN might not be the only network in the mix. Fox and Turner Sports also might make a run at the baseball legend.

The Yankees’ YES Network is also in the running.

There’s enough interest to create a nice little bidding war for Jeets. Hopefully they send him some gift baskets to lure him in.

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