This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
DEREK JETERYankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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 want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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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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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 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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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