'Let The Tributes Begin': Twitterverse Reacts To Derek Jeter's Announcement

Congrats to Derek Jeter on the announcement of his retirement today! A class act & character both on & off the field. A role model to many!

— Joe Torre (@JoeTorre) February 12, 2014

Heard the news about Derek Jeter and want to wish him the best! He was a credit to his team and the city! Class guy, God Bless!

— Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) February 13, 2014

I always said if there is one guy you want your little boy to play the game like Derek Jeter is it.

— Kevin Millar (@KMillar15) February 12, 2014

Derek Jeter.. Role model since I picked up a ball. Did it the RIGHT way.. He'll still be running out every grounder this year #CLASSACT

— Rob Kaminsky (@Kaminsky21) February 12, 2014

Can't wait to see Derek in Spring Training and simply thank him for what he has done for the game of baseball.

— Ken Singleton (@29alltime) February 12, 2014

Farewell tour is so un-Jeter but better to avoid yearlong questions, especially if he's made up his mind. Will still want to win in 2014.

— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) February 12, 2014

My look back at Jeter in 2010. http://t.co/hOCRrOdI8i

— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) February 12, 2014

All hail the great Derek Jeter, whose announcement today means No. 2's enshrinement fittingly happens in 2020.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) February 12, 2014

The end of an era. #FarewellCaptain http://t.co/EJknTVlg8E pic.twitter.com/Aut3QBvZvI

— MLB (@MLB) February 12, 2014

Don Mattingly said Derek Jeter "was probably the toughest guy I've ever seen out on the field"

— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) February 12, 2014

One of the finest class acts in any sport, Derek Jeter decides it's time to walk after this season. Let the tributes begin. #Yankees.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 12, 2014

At what point are we allowed to cry over this?

— Gregg Sussman (@GreggSussman) February 12, 2014

I hate you. RT @BryanAGraham Longest-tenured NYC athlete besides Jeter was David Diehl until he retired last month. Now it's Alex Rodriguez.

— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) February 12, 2014

As 25 yr old in Yankee clubhouse for first time, nervous, I remember A-Rod blowing me off, and Jeter patiently answering my dumb questions.

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 12, 2014

Jeter's retirement announcement surprises me. Thought he'd keep playing, as long as he had a solid 2014. Expect a Jeter love-fest all year.

— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) February 12, 2014

Derek Jeter upstaging Bud Selig's retirement tour will be his greatest contribution to baseball.

— Wendy Thurm (@wendythurm) February 12, 2014

Derek Jeter is my idol, and will always be the example that I strive to follow. It's been an honor to share a diamond with The Captain #2

— Hanley Ramirez ⚾️ (@HanleyRamirez) February 12, 2014