New York Yankees honor Paul Konerko

May 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (left) is presented with gifts from Chicago White Sox designated hitter Paul Konerko (14) before the game at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Just like the Chicago White Sox did for retiring Derek Jeter earlier this season at US Cellular Field, the New York Yankees honored Paul Konerko before his final game at Yankee Stadium.

Konorko, who is retiring at the end of the season, was honored by Jeter and the Yankees as they presented him with a base from Yankee Stadium autographed by the 2014 team before their final game against each other this regular season.

I thought it was a very classy move by the Yankees to have their captain (Jeter) present Konerko with the base as the White Sox captain (Konerko) isn’t getting the spotlight for his pending retirement like Jeter has been all season.

Though this hasn’t been the best of seasons for Konerko on the field, as he has played a limited role in ’14, it is always good to see him being honored for the very successful career he has had thus far with just a little over a month remaining in the ’14 season and in the successful career.