Hit No. 3,000: A Moment Finally Tailor-Made for Pinstripes

His apparent decline has created a significant chasm between what the Yankees are offering for a new contract — $45 million over three years — and what Jeter’s camp desires, which is four to five years at about $23 million a year.

It has also created the possibility that Jeter, assuming he re-signs, will be shifted out of the leadoff spot in 2011 and end up with fewer at-bats a game. If he does, it could take a little longer to get to 3,000. But get there he will.

Membership to the 3,000-hit club is on the decline, with just four players — Rickey Henderson, Cal Ripken, Rafael Palmeiro and Craig Biggio — having gained entry since 2000.



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