It’s one of those things you’re just not looking forward to. But alas, this really is Derek Jeter’s final season. The Yankee great announced that he will be retiring following this season. Derek is one of the most talented and respected players in baseball and this respect reaches far and beyond just the love from New York.
Nike captured this beautifully in a new star-studded tribute ad to Derek Jeter.The commercial features appearances from Jay Z, Billy Crystal, the Core Four of the Yankees (Andy Pettite, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada), and even a few Mets players and Red Sox fans.
Tip your hats to the Captain. Re2pect.
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Derek Jeter couldn’t have asked for a better day. Derek ended his quest to 3000 hits with a fairy tale ending. During their game against the Rays, Derek hit both 2,999 and 3,000 with 3,000 being an incredible home run. No one expected it and the energy in the stadium from New York fans was insane.
Derek is the first Yankee in history to reach this milestone and joins the now 28 players in MLB history who have also hit the goal. He is now the second player in history to hit 3,000 with a home run. Incredible.
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Be sure to head on over to MLB.com for the official home run 3,000 video!
The next best thing to Derek reaching his goal was all the huggles after he did it! Jorge Posada made sure he was the first one out to hug his friend while for Alex Rodriguez, one hug wasn’t enough:
This video is adorable where Alex literally yanks and tugs Derek out of the huge team hug to get his own:
He then went back to get another and squeed, telling his friend this was “unbelievable.”
I love this team! Go Yankees!
Ouch! The Yankees have been having a rough week. The opposing teams have been using the New York players as Pinatas with 8 players being hit. Six out of eight of the painful blows came from the Boston Red Sox with the other two coming from the Cleveland Indians. This unfortunate string of hits resulted in Joe Girardi and both teams filing out onto the fields for a screaming match and the Indians pitcher being thrown out of the game.
In happier news, Derek Jeter is 7 hits away from a career milestone of 3000 hits. Here’s hoping he succeeds in Yankee Stadium.
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It’s one of those things you’re just not looking forward to. But alas, this really is Derek Jeter’s final season. The Yankee great announced that he will be retiring following this season. Derek is one of the most talented and respected players in baseball and this respect reaches far and beyond just the love from New York.
