Congratulations, Raphael Palmeiro, who collected his 3,000 hit just now. He joins Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, and Eddie Murray as the only major leaguers with 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. By next year he could be at 3,000/600 and join only Aaron and Mays.

Palmeiro has labored in relative obscurity, so this record came as somewhat of a surprize. Before this he seemed to be most famous for his Viagra commercials. Quiet, diligent excellence. I appreciate it.

Congrats, again, Raphie!