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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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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
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It took him 75 steps to get from third to home. I thought we were going to have to go out there and help him. A lot of players start thinking double then maybe wind up with a triple because the outfielder slips.
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Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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For me, when I was a kid, volunteering was the last thing I was thinking about. When I see kids doing it now, it amazes me. It's very impressive, it gives them something productive to do as opposed to getting in trouble. For them to take time out at such a young age is remarkable. I think all kids should take a little time out to volunteer.
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That's how you win - pitching and defense.
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Nine games? It's too long.
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I think when things linger, that's when they become a distraction. I don't want any distractions.
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So is work ethic. You do things over and over again, and when you get in a situation you like to think it comes natural. I think there has to be a mind-set that you’re not afraid to fail. I’m not afraid to fail. I’ve done it quite a bit. The calmer you are, the more the game slows down for you, and I think part of that is controlling your emotions.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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You have to be confident, if you're not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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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You can't be sensitive, because you're going to get criticized. I don't care who you are, you're going to get criticized.
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It doesn't take any talent to play hard.
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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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The guy's (Shane Spencer) ridiculous. No one hits home runs like that. I'm telling you, man, it's ridiculous.
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You're playing a game, whether it's Little League or Game 7 of the Word Series. It's impossible to do well unless you're having a good time. People talk about pressure. Yeah, there's pressure. But I just look at it as fun.
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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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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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The draft is a crapshoot, so I've been very fortunate to be drafted by the Yankees, and to have spent my whole career here.
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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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