The Yankees did everything possible Saturday to honor their glorious past, and specifically the 2000 World Series team, during the franchise’s 77th Old-Timers’ Day at the Stadium.

Even Derek Jeter, the conspicuously absent captain, appeared on the centerfield video screen at the ceremony’s conclusion, like the favorite uncle who FaceTimes to say hi during holidays although the rest of the family shows up.

Jeter phoning it in was embarrassing enough for the Yankees. Not only was the Hall of Famer just hanging out in Cooperstown two weeks ago, but he was the MVP of that 2000 World Series victory over the Mets.

The most glaring omission from Saturday’s Old-Timers’ event, however, was someone who already was inside the building — which emphasized the stark juxtaposition between the Yankee

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