That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
DEREK JETERYou can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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 think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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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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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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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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