Cano Halfway to 3K

1,500 down, 1,500 to go

He's still a long way off from the possibility of becoming the second Yankee player to get 3,000 hits, but Robinson Cano picked up hit # 1,500 Thursday afternoon against Rockies' starter Jeff Francis.

Cano, of course, has to remain a Yankee after this season to even become the only player other than Derek Jeter to reach 3,000. The free agent turned down an offer during Spring Training and there has been no public discussion of any on-going talks.

Last year Cano came within four hits short of a third 200-hit season, something he accomplished in 2009-2010. He'll need a few more of those to reach 3,000.