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.
DEREK JETERI want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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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’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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 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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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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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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