It’s Derek Jeter’s 50th birthday, and he’s aging like a fine wine, especially notable for his five World Series wins with the Yankees. Among the various comments on social media, A-Rod’s (Alex Rodriguez) wishes for Jeter have garnered significant attention.

Of course, Jeter must have been overwhelmed by receiving wishes from his former teammates and fans on social media. To celebrate him, Derek’s wife, Hannah Davis, organized a surprise pre-birthday party bash for her husband. Although A-Rod was not present at the party, take a look at his greetings for his old mate and Hannah Davis’s preparations for Jeter.

Alex Rodriguez’s words for Jeter

Wishing Derek Jeter on social media, A-Rod conveyed his message saying,” Derek I wanna wish you a Happy 50th Birthday, I cannot believe How old you are, Happy Birthday Caps.” In the past, we’ve also seen Jeter wishing Rodriguez a happy birthday, recalling the incident from 2022. However, delving deeper into their history, these two Bronx players had quite a bitter past.

During the early 2000s, A-Rod and Jeter were close friends. However, their relationship took a turn after A-Rod’s 2001 interview with Esquire, which altered the dynamics between them. Whether intentional or not, Alex calling out Jeter’s inability to surpass his 252 records caused tension at the time. In response, Jeter indicated he wasn’t concerned about breaking Alex Rodriguez’s records. Further, he added that the only record he’s concerned about is the one set by Yogi, the ten championship one.

On the contrary, when speaking about Derek Jeter’s pre-birthday bash, neglecting A-Rod, Hannah invited some of Jeter’s old teammates. Among the popular names, CC Sabathia, former manager Joe Torre, Bernie Williams, and one of his old friends, Tino Martinez, were present. 

Taking a snap at the cake, Hannah nailed it with customization. It wasn’t an ordinary cake but an artwork showcasing Derek’s achievements, inspired by the five World Series won by her husband. To add more personalization, the initials “DJ50” were written along with five stars. Apart from Derek’s close friends, his sister Sharlee Jeter, the president of his Turn 2 Foundation, was also invited.

A-Rod and Derek Jeter’s friendship in 2024

In a recent interview a few months back, A-Rod expressed his views and love for Jeter, “It’s been an incredible arc with Derek and I. We’ve been friends for more than 30 years now, and we played together for a long time.”

Alex and Jeter have been on a roller coaster ride. They first met as teenagers in an early 1993 baseball game and became friends in the minor leagues. However, their friendship hit a rough patch in the early 2000s. Nevertheless, by 2024, everything seems to be good between them. On June 8, 2024, A-Rod and Derek Jeter made their return together at Yankee Stadium.

Both of them were present for the Fox Sports national broadcast, where they shared their favorite memories. Additionally, they have been spotted together in quite a few photos, especially in Kevin Burkhardt’s recent social media post with the two legends. However, A-Rod not being invited to Jeter’s birthday celebration is still concerning. Was it a blunder or an intentional move by his wife? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.