Yankees' Derek Jeter Answers Reporter's Phone
After the game, reporters had their phones on a table recording the shortstop's remarks. That's when one reporter's husband called. Jeter picked it up and said, "Walt, she'll have to call you back."
DAVID GREENE, HOST:
The New York Yankees celebrated Derek Jeter Day yesterday. The longtime shortstop who's retiring was praising Yankees fans at a news conference. Reporters had their phones on a table recording his remarks, and that's when one reporter's husband called. Jeter looked at the caller ID.
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DEREK JETER: Walt Reinheimer (ph).
(LAUGHTER)
JETER: Walt, she'll have to call you back, buddy.
GREENE: Jeter set the phone aside and got on with his farewell. It's MORNING EDITION.
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