I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
DEREK JETERI 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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Everyone fears rejection.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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