Derek Jeter Quotes (168 Quotes)


    You'd assume that somebody would score yesterday. That's how it goes.

    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.

    I don't need to sell Rocket on coming here. He knows what it's like. He enjoyed his time here.

    It's out of our control now. We need some help, any way we can get some help.

    Those are situations we need to come through in. Those are big. This time of year, especially, you've got to take advantage.


    I assumed runs would be tough (to score) just because of the time of year. Pitching is going to get the best of hitting right now. It's tough on hitters when you're facing a new pitcher every time up.

    From what I understand he never mentioned my name. My name was brought into it, but it never came out of his mouth.

    When he's healthy, he's as good as any pitcher in baseball.

    It's going to be weird. He has that voice that tells you it's Yankee Stadium. You don't have to see what's going on. All you have to do is hear that voice. Every time he introduces your name, that voice -- it's something that never gets old.

    God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.

    We have to come out and play better. We're running out of time.

    That's how you win - pitching and defense.

    You can't take any more time. Adams gets down the line pretty good. He hit it slow a high chopper. There was no time to flip to Robbie.

    In the end, it was fun. I would recommend it to anyone that has the opportunity next time it comes around. It was a fun experience, right up until tonight.

    On the field everybody needs to be on the same page, that's the only thing I concern myself with. You're not here to put up stats. You're here to win.

    Even when we were behind, we thought we could come back. But we just couldn't hold them. To try to come back, you've got to be able to shut the other team down.

    I have to give them credit. They seem to find ways to beat us.

    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.

    It's something that happened two or three months ago, ... It really wasn't a big deal, so I don't know why it's a big issue today.

    I've been with Mo for 14 years, so I've seen everything he's done. It's mind-boggling to look at how consistent he has been over the years. He is one of the main reasons for the success of this organization.

    However you get it done. It doesn't make a difference.

    I feel good about being part of this first tournament. It's an honor to be chosen. There's a lot of players they could have chosen from. As I said before, this is important to me. I've never played in international competition. It feels good to represent your country, to be a member of this team.

    You want to take a picture with me Come on, man. It was an honor for me that he wanted to take a picture.

    The Rocket is close to his family. He really enjoys spending a lot of time with his kids. I think that's part of the reason why when he came back, he came back to Houston. He has the luxury of being at home.

    It's good because he's always got the same speed with his arm. Same motion. Some guys slow down a little bit, but he doesn't. It looks like a fastball.

    There are probably a lot of owners who aren't thrilled about it. This is something we feel is a good thing. The players association and Major League Baseball are getting together on it so we're excited about it.

    Tired, fatigued, that doesn't play a role at this point in the season. You'd love to play at home, don't get me wrong, but you've got to play well on the road to win, too.

    You can't say we're embarrassed, because they're major league players, too. I don't know how many times they beat us, but they deserved to win all of 'em.

    Any way you can get it done now. Robbie put down a good bunt to get the runners over. It seems like every at-bat is important at this point in the year.

    If you ask me, I don't think he's done pitching, but that has nothing to do with what he's said to me. It has nothing to do with any conversation we've had.

    Even in the minors or at the All-Star game, you're still part of the Yankees. It's going to seem weird to put on another uniform and play for another team. It's a new situation for me but I'm looking forward to it.

    I like to dance and sing when there's no one around, but, if I'm out, I'm really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.

    He has his own feelings. You've got to understand his feelings. He's the owner of the team. He doesn't want anybody to get hurt. He's entitled to his opinion. He's the boss. He's always had his own opinion and he always will.

    I think if he plays (in the WBC), he's healthy, he feels good in terms of condition wise and physically, I think he'll play.

    Baseball in the past has taken a back seat to some of the other sports in terms of expansion. This is a huge step. You've got the players' association and the owners coming together on this. I think it's a great idea. People have questioned the timing of it, but when you think about it, when else are you going to have it.

    I assume the Adrenalin will be flowing. If it's a close game and we have a chance to win the championship, it might seem like the World Series. I have no idea. I've had guys tell me the feeling is pretty special.

    Adams runs pretty good. He didn't hit the ball particularly hard, he chopped it up the middle. You basically tag second and try to throw it as quick as you can. Give him credit, he hustled.

    I've always said the best teams make the playoffs and the hottest teams win, and we haven't been the hottest team.

    He did a great job. He just kind of teased the strike zone, throwing borderline pitches and making you chase them. It shows you that if you have good pitching, it stops good hitting.

    They've got a good team. I know their record doesn't say it, but they've got guys that are really starting to play well. They have a lot of confidence, especially against us. They have guys who know how to play.

    He's been huge. I think the thing with Chacon is he's not intimidated by anything, ... It seems like he has all the confidence in the world.

    You don't just accidentally show up in the World Series.

    It's an honor to represent Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. I'm excited to promote international baseball and it's terrific that gamers who pick up Major League Baseball 2K6 will be able to experience the same excitement of the World Baseball Classic.

    As of now, as a team and as an organization, we can't think about Rocket. He hasn't made up his mind. Let him decide first. We need to focus on the guys that we have now. We have a great pitching staff.

    He throws a lot of strikes and he works quickly. So you can't get back on your heels behind him. That helps us out on defense.

    They played better baseball than us. There's no sugarcoating it, ... They deserved to win.

    Before everyone anoints this the greatest offense ever, let us play a little while first. The names don't win games. You have to go out there and perform, and we really haven't swung the bats well.

    I know I said it last year, but winning the Gold Glove for the second consecutive season is extremely gratifying. Defense usually doesn't make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games,

    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.

    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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