This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
DEREK JETERSo many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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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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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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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 seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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The 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.
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