Former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams, a longtime teammate of Derek Jeter, released a statement through the team following the shortstop's 3,000th hit on Saturday afternoon. Williams is currently in Arizona taking part in a number of events leading up to Tuesday's All-Star Game. "Congratulations, Jeet, on No. 3,000. I wish I could have been at the Stadium [Saturday], but I was certainly glued to the TV in my hotel room in Arizona. In true Jeter fashion, you did not limp into the 3,000 hit club, but absolutely blew the doors off of it. "I celebrate with you, your family and friends, all your teammates through the years, the Yankee organization, and baseball fans around the world. While the home run for number 3,000 is what everyone will remember from this day ... knowing you ... you probably are more satisfied with that eighth inning single up the middle that won the game. "I was privileged to have the best seat in the house to see the majority of those 3,000 hits, and so many of your greatest moments, and while today is yet another one of those moments to add to your amazing career in pinstripes, I know there is still a lot more to come. Just exhale, enjoy it, and know what an honor it was to be your teammate for so many years. Tonight, my last song is dedicated to you my friend."