This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
DEREK JETERWhat 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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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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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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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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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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