A Hank Steinbrenner Sighting

Hank Steinbrenner made a rare appearance and spoke with the AP today. He discussed several topics, including this past offseason, the Yankees chances in 2010, and Derek Jeter's future contract negotiations. Here's more from the AP via the NY Post:

Hank Steinbrenner thinks the Yankees are in a strong position to repeat as World Series champion due to the acquisition of pitcher Javier Vazquez and outfielder Curtis Granderson.
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“The two trades that Brian did I was really pleased with and very proud of,” Steinbrenner. a team co-chairman, said Thursday. “I think that is going to make a big difference for us.” ...

“We needed another top-notch starter and got one,” Steinbrenner said.
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Derek Jeter, who has started pre-spring training workouts at the team’s minor league complex, spent time Thursday with Hank Steinbrenner and his brother, managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner.

“I asked him his opinion, and he said, ‘It’s all about pitching,’” Hank Steinbrenner said of Jeter.

As far as Jeter's contract goes, Steinbrenner said, "We’ll get into all of that eventually. Jeter’s place in Yankee history is obvious, so I think you can pretty much assume from there.”

Sounds like Hank has no plans to let Jeter play anywhere else, which is exactly the attitude the entire organization should have regarding The Captain. It would be wrong on so many levels if Jeter were to ever play anywhere but with the Yanks.