It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
DEREK JETERThe Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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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 like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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 get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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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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