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Moviegoers at multiplexes everywhere will soon find out if Derek Jeter(notes) can still act to his left.

In case you didn't recognize the vagrant with the stringy hair and ratty coat in the photograph above, it's the Yankees captain engaging Mark Wahlberg on the set of "The Other Guys." It's the latest epic from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay — the duo that also made "Anchorman," Talladega Nights" and "Step Brothers."

Fresh off the Yankees' World Series victory, Jeter and company shot the scene last week at Nathan's Famous hot dog stand at Coney Island. Jeter plays an aging version of himself years after Wahlberg's character, a police officer named Brock Landers, shoots him in the leg and forces him into a life on the streets. That's what the stories on MLB.com and the New York Post say, anyway, so let's go with it. (The Post also has an extensive album of photos from Jeter's shoot, in case you want more ... and you probably do.)

The role should be perfect for Jeter, who has been pretending to be a great shortstop for years.

Oh, I'm totally kidding.

Seriously, Jeter has many acting credits under his belt; he's hosted Saturday Night Live (and will do so again on Dec. 19), he appeared in "Anger Management" with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler, he has read top 10 lists on "Late Night with David Letterman" at least five times and he made a guest appearance on "Seinfeld" that was quite memorable.

And in Jeter's classic Visa commercial with George Steinbrenner — well, The Boss stole the show — but Jeter acted capably.

This time, Jeter is going to have to carry his scene with Wahlberg, who has struggled to act his way out of conversations with farm animals.

But if anyone is up to making his teammates better, it's the Captain.

Coming soon to a theater near you!

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  1. richard j
    1. Posted by richard j Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:39 pm EST

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    nice!!!
  2. sayds15
    2. Posted by sayds15 Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:42 pm EST

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    He looks like a bum. I wish I could say he was one, but [profane]it he's not.
  3. zach
    3. Posted by zach Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:09 pm EST

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    haha great Boogie Nights referance
  4. Ron H.
    4. Posted by Ron H. Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:45 pm EST

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    El Capitan!!
  5. Mike B
    5. Posted by Mike B Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:24 pm EST

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    The role should be perfect for Jeter, who has been pretending to be a great shortstop for years.
    What kind of remark is that? How many rings do you have? How many years have you been in the majors.? How many hits do you have compared to Lou Gehrig? How much money do you make playing for the Yankees?
    David Brown, what an assinine remark to make. No wonder you are on Yahoo.
  6. Mike B
    6. Posted by Mike B Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:24 pm EST

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    P.S. I'm not even a Jeter fan!
  7. sayds15
    7. Posted by sayds15 Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:51 pm EST

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    Haha yeah that was a pretty ridiculous comment. He is probably a red sux fan.
  8. Airlock
    8. Posted by Airlock Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:52 pm EST

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    who was the first dude who thought of eating a lobster? I mean can you imagine how hungry you'd have to be to grab one of them things and eat it down without cooking it etc without even knowing for sure it was even edible?
    There must of been a lot of cavemen back in the day who randomly started eating things, some died, some hallucinated for days before thinking they were gods and some got ahold of tasty food that has found its way to a grocery store near you.
    Man, it must have been a total crapshoot living caveman style eh fellas? You never knew what the day had in store for you....
  9. sean d
    9. Posted by sean d Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:39 pm EST

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    jeter is a bum
  10. freakmike
    10. Posted by freakmike Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:22 pm EST

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    derek jeter is the epitome of what todays athlete should be.....if your comment is negitive its probaly because your insecure and you wish you were jeter...why wouldnt you ??? 5 championships, dates attractive women, stays out of the spotlight and hes pushing his 15th year in pinstripes!! and you would never think it!! Of the many athletes that are over paid he has always come through time and time again and you guys know it....its one guy you want on your team....so its pretty genius that hes makes a cameo in ferrells new flick....!!!
  11. freakmike
    11. Posted by freakmike Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:22 pm EST

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    derek jeter is the epitome of what todays athlete should be.....if your comment is negitive its probaly because your insecure and you wish you were jeter...why wouldnt you ??? 5 championships, dates attractive women, stays out of the spotlight and hes pushing his 15th year in pinstripes!! and you would never think it!! Of the many athletes that are over paid he has always come through time and time again and you guys know it....its one guy you want on your team....so its pretty genius that hes makes a cameo in ferrells new flick....!!!
  12. Steve
    12. Posted by Steve Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:25 pm EST

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    lol @6 mike b how many blogs do you have posted on a major sports network? how many times have you been able to write about baseball for a job?
    no wonder you're in the yahoo comments section
  13. Rich
    13. Posted by Rich Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:46 pm EST

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    Jeet can do everything on the baseball field ... why not try acting too :)
    Yankees Rock !!!
    Red Sux Suck !!!
  14. TheHeartbreakKid
    14. Posted by TheHeartbreakKid Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:33 pm EST

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    I guess he stole Damon's look.
  15. Ricky Bobby
    15. Posted by Ricky Bobby Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:59 pm EST

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    #6 Mike B:
    Did you read after "The role should be perfect for Jeter, who has been pretending to be a great shortstop for years."
    No, seriously...did you? Because it then reads "Oh, I'm totally kidding." I'm not kidding, Mike B, it actually reads "Oh, I'm totally kidding." READ the entire article and you'll actually see it.
    Maybe you should loosen the knot a little there, Sparky. Your comment was a tad bit over-reactive, don't you think?
  16. Bryan V
    16. Posted by Bryan V Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:03 pm EST

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    Just write the stupid article and spare us your misguided, untrue, unfunny gut shots at one of the most accomplished athletes in modern history, please. Is that too much to ask, you hack!?!??!?!
  17. John W
    17. Posted by John W Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:17 pm EST

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    God Yankee fans are a sensitive bunch.... Hey guess what... you guys WON... friggin enjoy it already.... A little Jeter jab and you'd think he'd insulted their mom's or something.
  18. bob loblaw
    18. Posted by bob loblaw Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:20 pm EST

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    jeter looks like quagmire
    giggity
  19. ScottyC
    19. Posted by ScottyC Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:21 pm EST

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    I'll bet Johnny Damon is green w/ envy!
  20. ScottyC
    20. Posted by ScottyC Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:33 pm EST

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    Boston didn't suck when they beat the Rotten Apple four straight in 2004-nice choke job NY, Quick! Heimlick!
  21. KHA
    21. Posted by KHA Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:51 pm EST

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    Hey look...it's Jeff Spicolli
  22. KHA
    22. Posted by KHA Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:51 pm EST

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    Hey look...it's Jeff Spicolli
  23. ctomlin222
    23. Posted by ctomlin222 Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:47 pm EST

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    Why does he think he is soo cool?? HE get on my nerves , he is corny and ugly.
  24. Mitch
    24. Posted by Mitch Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:10 pm EST

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    jeter is god
  25. Aaron
    25. Posted by Aaron Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:32 pm EST

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    He said he was kidding about the 'pretending to be a great shortstop' comment. Lighten up, morons.

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