I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
DEREK JETERIf 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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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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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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 get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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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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