I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
DEREK JETERThe 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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If 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.
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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 own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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