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A lot of teams, I think, are just happy to make the post-season. Here, you have to win.

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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
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Our fans don't want to see us win the Wild Card. They want to see us win the division.
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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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It doesn't take any talent to play hard.
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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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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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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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That's how you win - pitching and defense.
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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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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 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 think when things linger, that's when they become a distraction. I don't want any distractions.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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If I'm shifted two steps toward third base and the ball goes up the middle, people say I have no range to my left. That's why those statistics aren't accurate. You're changing for every batter, sometimes with every pitch. You really can't make one statistic for every shortstop. You have to go by what you see.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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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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Obviously, you're known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You're a person a lot longer before and after you're a professional athlete.
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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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During the offseason, I go to the movies almost every day. You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.
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