We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
DEREK JETERIn order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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 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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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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