Who will be the next to reach 3000 hits?

How about this guy:

Chipper Jones (37*) - 2406.

His contract last until 2012, so he'd have to average 198 hits a season (he's never had higher than 189). He has an option in 2013, so if the Braves exercise it, he'd need to average 148 hits a season, which is more do-able. He also has 426 home runs, so he could get to 500 with 25 homers per season (or 19 if the option is picked up).

He has a better shot at 500 homers, but IMO he has more of a chance at 3,000 hits than Vizquel and Sheffield.

(*will turn 38 in April)

Even throwing Chipper in the mix I don't see anyone besides A-Rod and Jeter getting it. I'll agree that he has a better chance than Vizquel and Sheffield, but I still don't think he gets 3,000.

Manny Ramirez and Ichiro are probably the other 2 over 30 with a shot. Manny would have to play 3 healthy years, and Ichiro probably needs 6 - so both would have to play until they were 41. I would say neither is likely but both have a better shot than Griffey or Vizquel.

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Jeter and A-Rod will barring catastrophic injury. Jeter is the next to make it.

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Hey Pudge is 180 or o ahead of A-Rod, he could beat him to it.

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Originally Posted by YEAH DAAAAWG

A-Rod and Jeter will. I don't think anyone else on your list will.

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agreed

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Originally Posted by free2131

How about this guy:

Chipper Jones (37*) - 2406.

His contract last until 2012, so he'd have to average 198 hits a season (he's never had higher than 189). He has an option in 2013, so if the Braves exercise it, he'd need to average 148 hits a season, which is more do-able. He also has 426 home runs, so he could get to 500 with 25 homers per season (or 19 if the option is picked up).

He has a better shot at 500 homers, but IMO he has more of a chance at 3,000 hits than Vizquel and Sheffield.

(*will turn 38 in April)

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liek you said... outside shot but I dont see it

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Originally Posted by kenny1234

Manny Ramirez and Ichiro are probably the other 2 over 30 with a shot. Manny would have to play 3 healthy years, and Ichiro probably needs 6 - so both would have to play until they were 41. I would say neither is likely but both have a better shot than Griffey or Vizquel.

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Manny no... Ichiro... yes... he is a GOD

I am curious the most to see if pudge reaches it.....it's within reach enough that he might even want to play a third year in Washington for example

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

I am curious the most to see if pudge reaches it.....it's within reach enough that he might even want to play a third year in Washington for example

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He needs 3 more years at the same level of production as he has had for the last 2 (100-110 hits a year). I think the problem will be whether the Nationals want him as a regular catcher for even 2 years. Jesus Flores will recover from his injuries and, if he continues to play well, will probably push Rodriguez to a backup role by next season.

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Originally Posted by kenny1234

He needs 3 more years at the same level of production as he has had for the last 2 (100-110 hits a year). I think the problem will be whether the Nationals want him as a regular catcher for even 2 years. Jesus Flores will recover from his injuries and, if he continues to play well, will probably push Rodriguez to a backup role by next season.

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well it was a two year deal, I could see an A.L. team like the Royals signing him as a back up/DH/1B and he reaches in 2012

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

well it was a two year deal, I could see an A.L. team like the Royals signing him as a back up/DH/1B and he reaches in 2012

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even if Pudge doesn't reach 3,000 its is he a HOFer in your opinion?

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Originally Posted by Wassit3

even if Pudge doesn't reach 3,000 its is he a HOFer in your opinion?

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Easily. He's been a HoFer for a few years now.

yeah, no question pudge is a hofamer

As HGM said, barring catastrophic injury, Jeter and A-Rod will get to 3,000. Jeter will get there first. All of the other guys in the poll are outside shots at best to make it. I think Ichiro will get there too. Not sure on Manny. And, yeah, Pudge is a HoFer without getting to 3,000.

Pudge could have retired three years ago and he would have been inducted into the hall

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

Pudge could have retired three years ago and he would have been inducted into the hall

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Yeah, he's not enhancing his stature any by hanging around. It's been obvious for some time that he was one of the best catchers in baseball history, but not THE BEST, and hanging around to pad his counting stats doesn't do anything to change that in the eyes of reasonable, knowledgable observers.

Of course, it's not entirely fair of me to assume that his goal in continuing to play has been just to pad his stats. It's possible that he just loves playing the game so much that he doesn't want to give it up, or that he has handled his money poorly and needs the paychecks.

Ichiro!