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In the third inning of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Derek Jeter became one of two players to hit a home run on his 3,000th hit. Wade Boggs is the other.

He's the 28th player to reach the elusive 3,000 hit club.

Jeter's the fourth youngest player to reach 3,000 hits. The three ahead of him...Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron and Robin Yount.

With the 2011 All-Star Game set to take place on Tuesday night, we have a pretty good idea of how the American League roster will look. With that being said, there are a few changes that need to be made for this to be the best possible roster.

Fans have the option to vote for All-Stars, and that can lead to problems.

Some fans don't vote for the best player available. They will instead vote for players on their favorite teams, or they will vote based off of name.

To become a true All-Star lineup, the American League would have to make these five changes.

Derek Jeter's quest for 3,000 hits has finally come to an end, becoming only the second player in MLB history to reach the milestone with a home run.

While the New York Yankees get back to business as usual, we as fans have the opportunity to put Jeter's career in perspective in comparison to the other 27 members of the 3,000-hit club.

Derek Jeter has reached 3,000 hits by blasting a home run over the left field wall, becoming the 28th player to reach the milestone. The impressive fashion of the home run got me thinking: what are the coolest ways players have reached 3,000 hits?

While most players have reached the milestone on a single or double, some players have done so in fashion.

The following eight players have had the coolest ways of reaching 3,000 hits.

As I sit here and write this, Derek Jeter just got another hit, and is 4-for-4 on this memorable day.

Derek Jeter has had a lot of memorable days as a member of the New York Yankees.

From captain of the team to "Captain Clutch," from the regular season to the postseason, the Michigan native has come through with clutch hit after clutch hit.

With 3,004 possibilities, narrowing it down to 10 is no easy task.

But let's take a crack at it, shall we?

As the crowd roars and the sun begins to set behind the firework explosions in the outfield, the players stay calm in anticipation for the opportunity to display their talent against the best in the league.

While players tremble with anticipation, it becomes clear that this is more than just a game.

These players will exemplify hard work and immense skill for the opportunity to receive home field advantage for their respective league, but there is more behind the all-star festivities. 

At long last, New York City can breathe again now that Derek Jeter is officially a member of the 3,000-hit club.

Brady and Moss both had great 2007 seasons, but were they good enough to crack the top 20?

The athletes on this list had absolutely amazing and dominant seasons. There are some names you know will be on this list and there may be some you did not expect.

The New York Yankees have the highest payroll in baseball. Not surprisingly they have the highest-paid player in baseball in Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod will be paid $32 million for the 2011 season. That's only $4.1 less than the entire Kansas City Royals team will be paid.

Does the production at the plate justify the investment?

New York's baseball history is rich with history dating back well over a century with multiple teams always battling for the Big Apple's spotlight.  For the last 50 years, the same two teams have drawn the border through the city.  Both the Mets and Yankees have produced Hall-of-Famers and championships, but also players who have donned each uniform.   Here are five of the best to play in Queens and the Bronx.

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