I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
DEREK JETER
I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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 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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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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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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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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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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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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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.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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