PhotoJeter’s precise role with the Marlins is not yet known, but he seems likely to want to be more than a figurehead. Jeter, who lives in Tampa, Fla., has been relatively active, both professionally and personally, since retiring after the 2014 season. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“I’m sure it would be,” said Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, a former teammate. The Marlins have been owned since 2002 by Jeffrey Loria, a New York art dealer with a fondness for former Yankees. Jeter and Bush’s status as in-state owners should enhance the team’s brand, the lawyer said.

Source: New York Times April 25, 2017 20:09 UTC