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From the onset of Jeter's ownership, the speaker understood that their time with the Marlins would be cut short. They anticipated being let go—with the expectation that Jeter, a decorated former player, would seek to reshape the franchise in his vision. This understanding, however, did not diminish the emotional weight of the transition. The speaker expressed a resignation to their fate, acknowledging that Jeter's leadership style and priorities simply would not align with their own.