1.   Jeter can be as dry as loofah.

2.   Jeter has obviously been fortunate to be part of the Yankees, but he has been essential to their success, a franchise pillar.

3.   Jeter is black-and-blue.

4.   Jeter is not too flashy, but he has been on the cover of GQ, he endorses clothing by Michael Jordan and he has more pizazz than Garciaparra.

5.   Jeter is now in the special yet treacherous position of being twentysomething and a star in New York.

6.   Jeter is so close to Sharlee that they sometimes speak five times a day, and that was before she became ill.

7.   Jeter is synonymous with the Yankees and winning because he has reached the post-season for five straight seasons, including the last four as the slick starting shortstop.

8.   Jeter is the most recognizable player on the best team in baseball, the lead actor in a traveling soap opera.

9.   Jeter is too young to be totally sentimental.

10.   Jeter was AL Rookie of the Year on the championship Yankees.