31.   Jeter is a unique force in baseball with a seemingly unending array of gears to shift into.

32.   Jeter is special because of his youth, his sport, his affiliation with the Yankees and his unique blend of talent and appeal.

33.   Jeter is uniformly polite.

34.   Jeter was born in New Iberia, La., the daughter of a Jewish father, who served in the Louisiana Legislature, and an African-American mother.

35.   Jeter was cheerful, even more so than usual.

36.   Jeter was flawless in the field.

37.   Jeter was safe at first as Ayala bounced a throw to first.

38.   Jeter might be the designated hitter on Saturday against Philadelphia instead of starting at shortstop.

39.   Jeter is a fine player, but I think the difference is that Alex has more power and is younger.

40.   Jeter is about to join the DiMaggios and Berras.