Up Close And Personal With NY Sports

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees is three hits from the 3000 carreer mark. He will become the first Yankee to accomplish this feat. Jeter has the Yankee records for stolen bases, hits, games played and is in the top three in a number of offensive categories. Derek contributes his time and money to a number of worthy charities. He is a true professional and maintains a sterling reputation both on and off the field. Jeter may reach the 3000 hit plateau at Yankee stadium during the Yankees four game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. The AL East leading Yankees send Roberto Colon (6-3, 2.88 era) to face Jeff Niemann (3-4, 5.05 era) in Thursday night’s opener.

The New York Mets go for a four game sweep tonight at Chavez Ravine. The Mets send Dillon Gee (8-2, 3.47) against major league stikeout leader Clayton Kershaw (8-4, 3.23 era). The Mets are without Jose Reyes. Reyes was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to July 3rd, due to problems with his achilles tendon. If the Mets win tonight, it will be the first time the Mets have swept a four game series at Chavez Ravine in franchise history. The Mets appear to have Francisco Rodriguez on the trading block. They want to free up cash to re-sign Jose Reyes in 2012.

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