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So when derek is chosen for the little league tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. Even when derek was only in the third grade in kalamazoo, mich. Jesse williams on derek jeter s the contract audiobook. The debut book in the new york times bestselling contract series, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of. As a young boy, derek jeter dreams of begin the shortstop for the new york yankees. Rules derek had to obey in order to play and continue on his path and dream. For his eponymous imprint, the new york yankees star leads off with a selfreferential tale of little league triumphs. In the third book in the new york times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic new york yankee derek jeter, dereks father keeps his promise to coach his sons youth baseball team derek is sure this will be the best season yet. A september 11 story official book trailer duration. The contract baseball series book 1 kindle edition by jeter, derek.
He has been the chief executive officer ceo and part owner of the miami marlins of major league baseball mlb since september 2017. Derek jeter and the new york yankees reached a preliminary agreement saturday on a threeyear contract with an option for 2014, two people familiar with the. The contract baseball series book 1 kindle edition by. He has it all plannedhis dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. This is jeters first book for children written with veteran childrens book author paul mitchell and the first installment in a planned 10part series documenting young dereks journey from small. Well, the contract was something that his parents came up with in order for derek to play baseball. Free the contract worksheets and literature unit for. In, jeter will earn a base salary of, a signing bonus of, a roster bonus of, a signing bonus of, a restructure bonus of, a workout bonus of and a incentive bonus of, while carrying a total salary of and a dead cap value of. The contract series books 15 book by derek jeter, paul mantell. Free the contract study unit worksheets for teachers to print. His parents respect his dreams and develop a contract with him to help him get there with strong moral grounding. Parents need to know that the contract is the exciting, positive, and meaningful story of yankee legend derek jeters little league experience as an ambitious 8yearold in kalamazoo, michigan. As a young boy, derek jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the new york yan.
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