Bronx Cheer For Jeter

Captain Classless

Derek Jeter, based on his team contributions, is probably the best shortstop in Yankee history. You've gotta wonder where his head is at. He's batting .268 this season. He was selected to the American League All Star team. He didn't show up, saying that he was too tired after scoring his 3,000th hit. The AL probably could have used him, since they lost.

Here's where the Bronx Cheer for Jeter comes in. Jeter has a provision in his contract with the Yankes that he receives an extra $500,000 bonus if he is selected to the American League All Star Team. So, he gets the bonus and blows off the fans and the league by not showing up in Phoenix.

I've got news for you Derek, I'm tired, too. I work 60+ hours a week and I don't feel comfortable spending my salary on a Yankees ticket...And I don't get to take off for the winter!

Jeter Becomes "Mr. 3,000"

Derek Jeter homers off David Price
for his 3,000th hit, 7/9/11, Yankee Stadium

It was a perfect day for Derek Jeter. He became only the 28th Major League player (and the first Yankeee) to reach 3,000 hits. He went five for five and provided the games winning hit!

His 3,000th hit comes during his 17th season - only 5 others have done this. He is also the 4th youngest player to reach 3,000. The milestone hit came on a 3 - 2 count. Normally a fastball pitch, Tampa's David Price served up a 77 MPH curve ball. Jeter sent it 420 feet - into the left field bleachers where Christian Lopez caught the ball...and gave it back to Jeter!

On a personal note, I've been watching baseball for a lot of years. I've seen many of the great ones. I'll say this for Jeter, I can't remember any player doing so well and make it look so easy!

You, Too, Can Smell Like A Shortstop!

New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter holds a bottle of his new fragrance called Driven, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 in New York. The fragrance will be available from Avon this November, just in time for Christmas. (Not using it, guys, could cause an error?)

This opens up many other possibilities. Alan Greenspan could come out with a fragrance called "Recession" - guaranteed to heighten "interest."