My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
DEREK JETERI 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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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Everyone fears rejection.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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