Jeter Passes Mantle

Derek Jeter's RBI single in the third inning moved him passed Mickey Mantle into third on the all-time Yankees hit list. He now has 2416 hits. Barring injury he will definitely become the all-time Yankees leader and first Yankee to have 3000 hits with the team.

Many people have called DJ overrated. I say BS. Sure he might not have the range of other shortstops; sure he might not have the power numbers; and sure he might not be much of a threat on the bases anymore. But no other player is making plays like the flip in Oakland or the catch diving into the stands against the Red Sox. With the game on the line there is no other Yankee who you want at bat. There is a reason Jeter is the first captain since Mattingly. He has been the ultimate clutch team player and in the playoffs, a place that he could rely on his teammates to get him to in the past, there is no shortstop you would rather have