The Latest Breaking News from Derek Jeter

Bruce Sherman, Miami Marlins principal owner, sought to convey all-is-well calm as baseball’s lockout-delayed spring training began a couple of weeks ago. CEO and face-of-the-franchise Derek Jeter had just abruptly and unexpected left in a mutual parting, and Sherman said exactly what he knew fans wanted to hear in the…

CC Sabathia spilled the tea on his former teammate’s feelings about Miami not signing the veteran slugger.

Rojas, the longest-tenured player on the team, expressed surprise after Jeter left his role at the organization as the club's CEO.

Sift through the chaos and the questions from Monday and this is the only idea to hold:

The Marlins had the fourth-worst record in baseball during Jeter's tenure.

JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman said in a statement Monday that the organization and CEO Derek Jeter have “agreed to officially end their relationship” after four MLB seasons.

The Hall of Famer handed the union a win when he stepped down as Marlins CEO on the same day as MLB’s imposed deadline.

Jeter announced the surprise departure after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn’t come remotely close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees.

His tenure ends with the Marlins having a bright future.