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.
DEREK JETERI can see how people work out to feel 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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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