I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
DEREK JETERI play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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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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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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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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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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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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