One Step Closer...

America's pastime is such a great stress reliever whether following from your home or sitting in a stadium listening to cheering crowds. It eases the frustration of getting a B in a college class or the pressure of a 1500 word paper due in a day and a half on a topic that I do not understand. Many people think it is a boring, uninteresting game--they're missing out. True, for the most part, it is not a fast paced, action game like football or basketball, but it is the small intricacies that make it so fascinating and intriguing, such as following a player's quest for history.

Derek Jeter's double last night was his 2,997th hit. Only three more now. Maybe tonight. I sure hope so, for many reasons. First, the game is being televised which means I can watch him hit it live, not just read about it or watch a short video clip. Secondly, the Yankees are playing a four-game home stand and he deserves to hit #3000 in front of the home fans. Also, it can't help but be a distraction to the rest of the team, so the sooner he reaches the milestone, the quicker the Yankees can get back to winning the division.

The team had just better win the game in which Jeter makes history. He has always been a team player and always will and, consequently, he looks at the bigger picture. So, if the team wins, the mile maker will be so much bigger and more meaningful for Jeter.

Hopefully tonight...7:05 EST.