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New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a two-run double off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Cleveland.
Thursday, Jul. 07, 2011

Open quoteHe wants to get this done with so he can go on and be Derek Jeter, not Derek Jeter pursuing 3,000 hits.Close quote

  • JOE GIRARDI,
  • manager of the New York Yankees, on shortstop Derek Jeter, who pulled within three hits of 3,000 for his career on Wednesday at Cleveland's Progressive Field
Photo: AP Photo / Ron Kuntz | Source: New York Times