NEW YORK -- After saying he could envision himself playing for another team, New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter said his desire is to remain in the Bronx his whole career.

"I think it is comical that we are talking about it after I told you guys time and time again I can't picture myself playing anywhere else," Jeter said.

In a Q&A with ESPN.com's Rick Reilly, Jeter was asked, "Peyton Manning changed teams this season after 14 seasons with the one team. Could you see yourself doing that?"

Jeter responded, "Well, if I wanted to keep playing, yes. It's a business. People forget that."

Jeter's answer created a lot of buzz on the Internet and landed him on the front page of the New York Daily News.

"I'm going to tell you guys what went down," Jeter said. "I was asked about Peyton Manning going from Indianapolis to Denver. The question was in reference to if the organization doesn't want you around anymore, do you still want to play? You have no choice but to go to another team. I think it is common sense. But I'm glad you guys had fun with it."

Jeter, 38, entered Friday leading the majors in hits with 202. He was batting .323 on the season. He is in the second season of a three-year deal that includes a player option for 2014.

Jeter will make $17 million next year. In 2014, he can opt in and make $8-11.5 million (depending on incentives), or he can accept a $3 million buyout and test the market.

During negotiations with the Yankees before the 2011 season, Jeter and the front office clashed, with general manager Brian Cashman challenging the shortstop to test the market and see how he is valued throughout baseball. Jeter was coming off a career-worst .270 season in 2010.

At the news conference to announce his re-signing, Jeter said he was disappointed about the public nature of the talks.