TAMPA — Despite having announced he will retire after the season and is coming off a year in which he played 17 games, Derek Jeter insisted Friday he is not worried about his health.
“I’m feeling good,” Jeter said after his normal workout at the minor league complex.
When asked if his health was a concern going into his final season, Jeter responded: “Nope.”
And if he had any concern about his ankle, the shortstop said: “None.”
During Friday’s workout, he worked with new second baseman Brian Roberts, who has the task of replacing Robinson Cano.
It wasn’t the first time the two played together.
“I played with him a little bit in the WBC a few years back,” Jeter said. “I’ve known Brian for a while.”
Asked what he thought of the Yankees’ chances this season, Jeter said: “I expect what I always expect. Go out there and compete for a championship.”