Derek Jeter Unretired to Sign with Red Sox – Fiction!
Summary of eRumor:
A report alleges that legendary Yankee Derek Jeter unretired and signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox, his former team’s rival.
The Truth:
The claim that 40-year-old Derek Jeter unretired and signed a contract with the Boson Red Sox just days after his emotional farewell game is false.
Empire News, a satirical website, first published the bogus report in July 2014.
“The franchise player Derek Jeter is sure to disappoint every New York Yankee fan in the world after deciding not to retire after this baseball season. One of their star players for years, Jeter has signed a multi-year deal with Yankees rival the Boston Red Sox.”
Not surprisingly, the satirical story re-appeared shortly after Jeter’s final game in September 2014.
Posted 10/02/14