Reporter: Derek, John Hirschbeck went on the record yesterday stating that Foster told him that what he said to you was “the ball beat you and I had him tagging you.” What’s your response to that?

Jeter: “Well he remembers saying one thing, I remember hearing another, these things happen, you know. Ultimately it’s all about playing the game right, taking it one game at a time and focusing on playing hard as a team and winning as a team. I’m just lucky to be surrounded by a good group of guys. It’s great to know that Joe was willing to come out there and stick up for his guys. Really lit a fire under us. We’re clicking as a team right now, playing smart baseball. Everyone’s out there hustling their butts off and I think you’re seeing the results on the field, and that’s what it’s all about.”

Derek off the record: “That lying mother *%*^*#er, he can kiss my rich, beautiful *&(*&$)(*& A$$!”