It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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.
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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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