Joe Girardi on Jeter being hit: 'We're going to be pissed'

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi voiced his displeasure with incurring five hit batters in recent games, telling reporters after he was ejected from Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay, "we're going to be pissed."

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi voiced his displeasure with incurring five hit batters - including Derek Jeter - in recent games, telling reporters after he was ejected from Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay, "we're going to be pissed."

"I'm tired of my guys getting hit, and where they're getting hit," Girardi told reporters. He went on, "If you're going to pitch inside, do it the right way. And if you can't, don't pitch inside," according to the Wall Street Journal's Dan Barbarisi.

The game started out on a friendly note. Tampa Bay bid the retiring Jeter farewell by donating to his charity, and presenting him with a framed Don Zimmer jersey as well as a kayak. 

Tempers flared in the eighth inning, however, when Tampa Bay pitcher Steve Geltz hit Jeter with a pitch. After umpire Rob Drake warned both benches, Joe Girardi came out of the dugout and gestured at Geltz. Girardi, as well as two other Yankees players, were ejected. 

The Yankees ended play Tuesday night six and a half games out of the final American League Wild Card playoff spot with 12 games left to play. 

Derek Jeter's Farewell Tour Gifts

A "RE2PECT" metal placard from the Green Monster autographed by the Red Sox, second base emblazoned with his No. 2 and pinstripes, and a pair of Yankees-themed boots

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from the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 16

A kayak and framed Don Zimmer jersey

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from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 16

A bucket of Maryland crabs, naval captain's hat, oversized mallet and cake

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from the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 14

An inscribed crystal with a ''2'' logo, framed patches from his 14 All-Star appearances, a 10-day trip to Tuscany, and a massage machine

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from the New York Yankees on Sept. 7

A three-night luxury trip to Banff, Alberta, complete with a helicopter tour of the Rocky Mountains and Jeter's choice of golf or ski lessons

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from the Toronto Blue Jays on Aug. 31

Two seats from Tiger Stadium and three portraits

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from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 27

Cowboy boots and a framed signed picture with former President George W. Bush from 2001

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from the Texas Rangers on July 30

Framed jerseys autographed by the Reds' two shortstop captains (Dave Concepcion and Barry Larkin) and photos taken June 3, 2003, the day he was name the 11th Yankees captain while in Cincinnati

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from the Cincinnati Reds on July 19

Lego mosaic of Jeter's first career home run on Opening Day 1996 in Cleveland and an electric guitar

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from the Cleveland Indians on July 10

Second-base bag from the final game at the Metrodome, the 2009 ALDS which Jeter's Yankees won 4-1

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from the Minnesota Twins on July 5

Customized bottle of 2009 Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet and a resort stay in Napa Valley

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from the Oakland Athletics on June 15

Seat from the Kingdome, a base and an engraved watch

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from the Seattle Mariners on June 10

Stan Musial cuff links

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from the St. Louis Cardinals on May 26

Baseball-themed bench and a glass encased mounting of shortstop dirt

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from the Chicago White Sox on May 25

No. 2 from the Wrigley Field scoreboard

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from the Chicago Cubs on May 20

No. 2 subway tile mosaic, cake and painting

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from the New York Mets on May 15

Gold-plated bat

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from the Milwaukee Brewers on May 11

12-foot long paddleboard

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from the Los Angeles Angels on May 7

Cowboy boots, a 10 gallon cowboy hat and set of golf clubs

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from the Houston Astros on April 2

- Will Green