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Here's where Derek Jeter really ranks among MLB's all-time
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Derek Jeter had the game of his life while homering to reach the
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Derek drama: Yankee captain reaches 3,000 with home run
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Derek Jeter is gold standard of being a Yankee – New York Daily News
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera becomes 33rd player in MLB history
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DEREK JETER: the Road to 3,000 Hits
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Jeter's 3,000th hit means big money for memorabilia
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera joins 3,000-hit club
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Derek Jeter, on the verge of 3,000 hits, is the greatest shortstop
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Derek Jeter and the delayed milestone
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Derek Jeter - The greatest shortstop in history
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All-time hit leaders at each position
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Now, It's Jeter's Turn to Reach a Milestone - The New York Times