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Yankees, Jeter finalize $51 million deal

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2009, file photo, New York Yankees' Derek Jeter reacts after the ninth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Jeter and the Yankees are near an agreement on a three-year contract that would contain an option for 2014. The deal would include deferred money and average between $15 million and $17 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Steinbrenner confident Jeter will stay with Yanks

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Jeter, agent meet as Yankees await counteroffer

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2009, file photo, New York Yankees' Derek Jeter reacts after the ninth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Jeter and the Yankees are near an agreement on a three-year contract that would contain an option for 2014. The deal would include deferred money and average between $15 million and $17 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Steinbrenner confident Jeter will stay with Yanks

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press