I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
DEREK JETERI try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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