I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
DEREK JETERI 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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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 think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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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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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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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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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