So it seems that Derek Jeter was not rejuvenated by his 3000th hit

By Craig CalcaterraJul 20, 2011, 9:15 AM EDT
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On the day Derek Jeter hit his 3000th — and went 5 for 5 overall — there were people who rushed to play the “See! Jeter isn’t done yet!” card.  Others, myself included, were skeptical, figuring that anyone with Jeter’s latent skills was capable of having a great day, but it’s not like one great day is a narrative-changer.

Seems the skeptics were right. As Joe Posnanski tweeted a few minutes ago, since that 5 for 5 day Jeter is 5-for-26 with one RBI. All five hits have been singles.  Then, a few minutes later, the inimitable Repoz reminded us once again that after Mickey Mantle had that 5 for 5 day in 1968 he went 2-for-24 with 0 RBI. Also all singles. He retired nine months later.

The difference of course was that Mantle, while no longer himself, was still a productive hitter, with the Year of the Pitcher masking his contributions somewhat. Meanwhile, Jeter continues to hit leadoff and, because of his contract, is not going anyplace.

Danny Farquhar to throw out first pitch at June 1 White Sox game

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By Craig CalcaterraMay 25, 2018, 10:07 AM EDT
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Last month Chicago White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm, causing him to collapse while in the dugout during a Sox game. He underwent emergency surgery and spent over two weeks in the hospital recovering from the ordeal.

While Farquhar will not pitch at all in 2018 per his doctor’s instructions, he will be back on the field at a White Sox game next week, with Scott Merkin of MLB.com reporting that Farquhar will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before next Friday night’s game against the Brewers at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Farquhar’s wife, children and the doctors, nurses and staff from the RUSH University Hospital medical team which treated him will also be in attendance for the first pitch on what should be a very special night in Chicago.