Derek Jeter: Reunion with Minka Kelly Won't Save Star Shortstop's Fading Career

Derek Jeter has been the king of New York since he first stepped foot on the grass in Yankee Stadium in 1995. His career on the field has been almost as impressive as his relationships off the field. It appears that he has found one relationship that is worth saving: Minka Kelly.

Jeter and Kelly dated for three years before announcing that they had amicably split in August. The news was surprising considering that she had followed him on the road as he sought his 3,000th hit, which he finally got on July 9.

Fans of the power couple got good news earlier this week, when reports surfaced that Jeter flew down to Miami to be with Kelly.

With Jeter and Kelly possibly rekindling their relationship, the only thing that is left will be for "The Captain" to retire and start a family.

Let's be honest: Jeter has lived a life that most people would kill for. He has been the biggest sports star in the biggest media market in the world. He has more money than he knows what to do with. But the fact of the matter is his baseball career is coming to an end sooner rather than later.

Jeter is a very calculated man. He doesn't say or do anything when he is interviewed. His personal life has always been his own. Despite dating some of the most famous women in the world, he has never had a scandal or anything like that come out.

Clearly Kelly meant more to Jeter than anyone else that he has been with, so something has to give one way or another.

Jeter's play on the field has suffered in recent years, which is natural because he is 37 years old. He has played baseball professionally for 15 years. At some point, skills decline and you can't do the things you used to be able to do.

Whatever Kelly and Jeter's future is, together or apart, nothing that happens between them is going to be able to resurrect his baseball career. Enjoy the time that you have left with him, Yankee fans, because it is going to end quicker than you think.