I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERI go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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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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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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