In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERThat’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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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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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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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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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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