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TORONTO – Those of us who were teenagers when Derek Jeter broke into the big leagues in 1995 should be particularly bothered by the Yankee captains final trip to Rogers Centre. Adidas Deerupt Suomi . As if the individual strands of grey hair or the increasing amount of joint pain werent reminders enough, the impending end of Jeters career is a slap-in-the-face indicator of a generations fleeting youth. There are others who have no memories of a Major League Baseball without Derek Jeter. One of them is Marcus Stroman, the Blue Jays 23-year-old rookie starting pitcher. He was all of four years old when Jeter debuted on May 29, 1995. Stromans connection to Jeter runs deeper if only because hes a native Long Islander. He grew up in the heart of Jeter-worship territory. "I mean, hes huge," said Stroman. "Hes everyones idol. Everyone who plays baseball wants to be like Jeter. Its not only for him as a baseball player, obviously, hes done everything right. It seems like everything hes done is right. Hes been quiet off the field. Hes never in any trouble. Hes like your perfect role model." Hes "The Captain." To Stroman, hes also a "top step guy," a reference to Jeters willingness to be the dugout cheerleader, the first with a high-five, when his teammates succeed. Opponents take note of Jeters status and offer him praise. He passes along his wisdom, has a desire to teach younger players. Stromans had his moment with Jeter. It came on Yankee Stadium turf. Jeter was taking groundballs pregame as Stroman was playing catch in shallow leftfield. It wasnt a deep conversation but it meant a lot to the young right-hander. "He kind of just started talking to me, saying Hey, whats up, man," said Stroman. "We talked for a little bit. I actually ended up having him sign a jersey." He hopes its not their final chat while theyre peers. "I know we head back there in a couple of weeks so Ill definitely try and get any little tidbits he can throw at me, just about handling myself or baseball in general," said Stroman. Stroman didnt grow up a Yankees fan. He didnt have a strong affinity for the Mets, either. Instead he cheered for players and Jeter was at the top of his list. So when Jeter stepped into the batters box against him in the first inning of the June 17 game at Yankee Stadium, Stromans fourth career start, it was a surreal moment. When the recorded voice of late, legendary Yankees public address Bob Sheppard came over the speakers to bring Jeter to the plate, Stroman soaked it in. "You just get the chills when he steps up, he steps into the box and you hear the announcer. He gives you the little head nod," said Stroman. "Its crazy, especially when you see the commercials about him and we know how many years hes been doing it for. He just steps in the box and its definitely a different feeling when he comes to the plate." Jeters life plays out like a fairytale. Born in New Jersey and raised in Michigan, he grew up a Yankees fan. Drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the 1992 draft, Jeter debuted in 1995. Hes never played another field position than shortstop, not for one pitch or one inning. Off the field, Jeters an A-list celebrity in a city full of them. Jeters critics should realize he made it in New York and as a result, according to Frank Sinatra, he could make it anywhere. "Theres no other way to explain it," said Stroman. "Hes perfect." MORROW MAKING PROGRESS Brandon Morrow, attempting to return from a torn tendon sheath, will join Triple-A Buffalo during its series in Rochester to continue his rehabilitation. Morrow threw a scoreless inning for Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday night. If Morrow makes it back, it will be as a reliever. The Blue Jays hold a $10-million option on Morrows services for 2015. While its unlikely Morrow would return at that number, the Jays could decline the option and attempt to negotiate a lower salary with the 30-year-old right-hander. Adidas NMD R1 Naiset . None of them was better than playing with LeBron James again. Adidas NMD R1 Tarjous . The Canadian Luge Association officially named seven athletes to the 2014 Olympic team Tuesday. Edney, will lead teenagers John Fennell and Mitchel Malyk into their first Games in mens singles. Tristan Walker and Justin Snith will represent Canada in doubles, while Gough, will be joined by Kimberley McRae in womens singles. http://www.nmdhalvalla.com/adidas-nmd-r1-halvalla.html . He liked what he saw on Tuesday night. Not only did his team post a comeback 3-2 victory in a shootout over the Montreal Canadiens, but the rival Washington Capitals were beaten 5-1 in Buffalo.MONTREAL - Montreal Alouettes quarterback Troy Smith wont be available for Saturday nights game at Saskatchewan as he has been added to the teams six-game injured list. The former Heisman Trophy winner has struggled this season for the 1-5 Alouettes. He was 20-of-45 passing for 231 yards last weekend against Edmonton and has completed just 47.7 per cent of hiis passes this year. Adidas NMD R1 Alennus. Entering play against the Roughriders, the Alouettes were averaging a league-low 16.3 points per game. Backup Alex Brink was expected to replace Smith under centre against 4-2 Saskatchewan. Details on Smiths injury werent immediately available. A message left with a team official was not immediately returned. ' ' '