The Next Milestone

by jscape2000 on Jun 14, 2011 1:00 PM EDT in New York Yankees Analysis

I'm already sick of DJ3K*.

Derek Jeter can record his 3000th hit in the Bronx, or in Chicago, or on his PS3. At this point, it's such a fait accompli that I'm over it, and the news cycle is about ready to move on.

So what more interesting goals are on the line for the Yankees this season?

Mariano Rivera is on pace to finish the season with 600 career saves. Could he step it up a little and pass Trevor Hoffman's 601 all-time mark, or will his April choke job (2 blown saves in a single week!) drag this quest on into 2012?

Mark Teixeira is 6 home runs from being the 132nd inductee into the exclusive 300 Home Run Club. This feels a little like Jeter's slog to 3000, as Tex is already 132nd member of the 294 home run club. With no one to pass, how do you really know you're moving forward?

The end of June will mark Damaso Marte's 10th month on the disabled list in 14 regular season months. While Marte is no threat to Carl Pavano's club record 18/19 consecutive months on the DL (July '05- July '08), Marte could match Pavano's mark of playing only 4 months across 3 calendar year mark by convincing Hank Steinbrenner to pick up his option, then staying injured through the entire 2012 season.

Choke-Rod is still 34 home runs from tying Willie Mays for 3rd place all time. Arod has slumped badly since hitting #626 on June 12, a span of 7 ABs at the time of this writing. At that pace, he won't hit #660 ever.

*not intended as a factual statement

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Love the satire. Well-played, Mr. Scape.

Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.

Here's how to post pictures in threads

by Andrew GM on Jun 14, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks

I’m here to serve.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
@jscape2000

by jscape2000 on Jun 14, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Doesn't Hoffman have 601?

This is crucial. the record is now in his sights

by jetanumba2 on Jun 14, 2011 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

Correct, Hoffman has 601

"Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things." - Joe Paterno

by Chris McKeown on Jun 14, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

How old will Mo be when he gets his 1,000th save?

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Jun 14, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

infinity

by jetanumba2 on Jun 14, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

The next PSA milestone?

Can 3,000 Jesus pictures be posted before he is brought up/traded?

"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"

by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 14, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

i don't think there are 3,000 different pictures of Jesus Montero out there

by jetanumba2 on Jun 14, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Still doesn't mean it's impossible to post 3,000 pictures of him

"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"

by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 14, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

If you say so:

2997 TO GO!

What is this "Yankees" team everyone is talking about?

by Xavier10 on Jun 14, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

DFA everyone

Then resign them, and DFA them all over again.

by waw on Jun 14, 2011 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Mariano Rivera can only record saves if he pitches in close games, which there haven't been many of lately.

If Derek Jeter goes on the DL (probably literally over his dead body), then won’t get to 3000 this month.

Teixeira could hit 6 home runs in 6 games, or 60. Same with ChokeRod, if he is the same person as ARod.

The only lock to break any records is Damaso Marte. I feel he has really drawn a bead on Pavano’s mark, and like Pavano, he understands that to get the record you need new injuries just before the old one is completely healed. Look for him to ‘accidentally’ wedge his pitching hand into his George Foremen™ Grill.

by designatedquitter on Jun 14, 2011 2:03 PM EDT reply actions