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Derek Jeter’s decision to step down as Miami Marlins chief executive sparked theory from World Series champion Justin Turner on Monday.
Turner, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers, tweeted that Jeter was retiring for two main reasons.
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The Dodgers’ Justin Turner celebrates after a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 2, 2021 in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo / Ashley Landis)
“Hot decision,” Turner began. “My sources, common sense and reading between the lines, tell me that one of the greatest champions in our games, Derek Jeter, is retiring from a team with one of the best young teams in the game because the property is not committed to winning. and spending money to try to win. Derek Jeter is the winner, and if you ask him to lose, he will back off. Thank you for your continued years of leadership and everything you have done for our DJ DJ.
“And just to confirm, I haven’t spoken to spokesman Derek Jeter.”
Jeter took over as CEO when Bruce Sherman bought the team from Jeffrey Loria in 2017. Miami only qualified for the playoffs during the shortened coronavirus pandemic season in 2020 due to the expanded playoffs.
DEREK JETTER LEAVES POST AS CEO, SHAREHOLDER OF MIAMI MARLINS
Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter is watching a spring practice game against the Houston Astros on March 5, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida.
(AP Photo / Lynne Sladky, file)
“Through hard work, trust and accountability, we have transformed every aspect of the franchise, transforming the workforce and developing a long-term strategic plan for success,” Jeter said in a statement. “As we said, the vision for the future of the franchise is different from the one I signed up to lead.”
Sherman added: “We have a rich team of talent who will oversee both business and baseball decisions as we work to identify a new CEO to lead our franchise.”
Jeter, a five-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees, is used to winning. This is something the Marlins didn’t do much other than their titles in 1997 and 2003.
Derek Jeter spoke to the media before the Marlins match against Philadelphia Phillies on October 2, 2021 in Miami.
(AP Photo / Lynne Sladky, file)
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Miami was 218-327 at the time of Jeter. He helped renovate the organization’s agricultural system. The team had only one prospect in the top 100 of baseball America before the start of the 2017 season. Before 2021, the team had six on the list of the Top 100.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.