Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is about a boy named derek jeter who wants to be a professional baseball player when he grows up. Nov 01, 20 a closer look at derek jeters contract extension november 1, 20 by william juliano update. Drawn from the breadth of the archives and photo library of the new york post, derek jeter.
The debut book in the jeter publishing imprint, the contract is a middlegrade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model. Knowing the reallife outcome of jeters story helps offset the books lessonindisguise qualities, but it may be hard for readers to find common ground with a character who always makes. Dec 05, 2010 with jeters deal complete and the framework for mariano riveras twoyear pact in place, the yankees have shown an urgency to resolve most of their own lingering contract issues before the. Packed with dozens of color photographs, it pays homage to the man who has personified the modern new york yankees, and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the contract.
Jeters first childrens book, the contract, is available. Audiobook excerpt narrated by jesse williams created by simon. This book tells the story of dereks love of baseball and the contract he signed with his parents. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the yankees in 1992. Gr 48this first book in jeters middle grade baseball series offers an inspirational, fictionalized account of. The contract by derek jeter is an excellent book to read. As a young boy, derek jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the new york yankees.
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The contract takes place in his house and at the westwood fields baseball park. Derek jeter is a legend in professional sports and a role model for many youth around the country. Derek jeter, speaking about the arbitration process, new york daily news, february 16, 1999. Adult titles are published in conjunction with the gallery books imprint, and childrens titles are done with the aladdin imprint. Free the contract worksheets and literature unit for. And the story is a creative retelling of the first chapter from the new york times bestselling book he wrote, the life you imagine. The 1992 major league baseball draft took place on june 1, 1992, through a conference call involving all 28 mlb teams of the time. Derek sanderson jeter is an american former professional baseball shortstop, businessman. In the first of a projected 10 episodes based on the same number of life lessons espoused by the lead authors turn 2 foundation, thirdgrader derek turns in an essay announcing that his dream is to play shortstop for the new york yankees no. The contract is the first book in a series of middlegrade novels based on derek jeters childhood and early baseball career. Last season, young derek was disappointed with his coach and the teams performance, though he made personal strides. Yankees and derek jeter agree on contract cbs news.
Derek jeter to captain jordan brand baseball and training. Derek jeter is a legend in professional sports and a. Phil nevin of cal state fullerton was the first overall selection, chosen by the houston astros. The contract centers around the first principal of jeters foundation, turn 2. Choice book 1 quarter 2 the contract by derek jeter is a historical fiction book. Eightyearold derek is determined to be the starting shortstop of his favorite team, the new york yankees, but he has to get through little league first. Sep 23, 2014 the contract ebook written by derek jeter. He ended his career at yankee stadium with a walkoff single that won the game. Jeters publishing company also has three more books and a movie set for release at some point in the notsodistant future. Dereks parents made a contract for him to sign when he was young he also had people that did put him down and didnt believe in him like his team mate pete kowzlowzki he blamed his teammates for everything even with his own mistakes and his dad never did anything petes mean. He worked hard, kept a great attitude, was a great teammate, and was very competitivebut.
Sometimes it will be new books and other times will be some of. Derek jeter is the cool, confident captain of the new york yankees, whose remarkable talent and allamerican image place him in a league of his own. Jeter says he is not worried about a new contract with the. In this role, the 14time mlb allstar will help the brand identify and recruit baseball athletes who embody his values on the field. The debut book in the new york times bestselling contract series, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon. Dec 04, 2010 derek jeter and the new york yankees reached a preliminary agreement saturday on a threeyear contract with an option for 2014, two people familiar with the negotiations told the associated press. Derek jeter played his final game at yankee stadium thursday night and produced another memorable moment with a walkoff single in the ninth inning to. When derek jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the new york yankees. A closer look at derek jeters contract extension november 1, 20 by william juliano update. Reviewing derek jeters employment contract and other.
That contract can be found as part of the collective bargaining agreement between the players union and major league baseball download here. This paperback boxed set contains the first three middle grade novels in the new york times bestselling jeter publishing program. A look back at past contract talks between derek jeter and. So when derek is chosen for the little league tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. In the third book in the new york times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic new york yankee derek jeter, dereks father keeps his promise to coach his sons youth baseball team derek is sure this will be the best season yet. Derek jeter, yankees agree on threeyear contract with.
Born to be a yankee charts the future hall of famers rise and commemorates every significant highlight and milestone in his career. He got applause from every ballpark because jeter played the game with class. Sep 26, 2014 derek jeter played his final game at yankee stadium thursday night and produced another memorable moment with a walkoff single in the ninth inning to clinch a 65 victory for the new york yankees. The contract series books 15 book by derek jeter, paul mantell. In the sixth book in the new york times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic new york yankee derek jeter, young derek bites off more.
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