Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter
Derek Sanderson Jeteris an American former professional baseball shortstop who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseballfor the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees' success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, baserunning, fielding, and leadership. He is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases, times on base, plate appearancesand at bats. His accolades include 14 All-Star selections, five Gold...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth26 June 1974
CityPequannock, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
I don't know, why shoot for second place? We're still in the race for the AL East and that's what our approach is, winning the division. You talk about us getting to the playoffs, but we're in the playoffs now.
This is why you play -- to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs,
We don't play to just make it to the playoffs, we've been to the playoffs before. We play to win, and we fell short again.
It shouldn't be satisfying for anyone. We don't play just to make it to the playoffs. We've been to the playoffs before. We play to win. We came up short.
I've always said the best teams make the playoffs and the hottest teams win, and we haven't been the hottest team.
We have to come out and play better. We're running out of time.
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. To be recognized with a Gold Glove with so many other worthy shortstops in our league is an accomplishment I hold with great honor.
We've just got to take it one day at a time, one inning at a time. But this is fun. You've got to enjoy playing when the games really mean something.
You have to come up with the big hit, and Matsui had a huge hit. That was big for us, because we really didn't have too many good swings.
You have to be confident; if you're not confident, you might as well go home. It was really nice of the fans, ... but it won't be Bernie's last game here.
This time of year, ... you're playing on adrenaline anyway.
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.
I get asked enough questions, I try not to ask too many questions.
Through time you learn from your experiences. I think I've learned to deal with people a little bit better over time. That in particular has developed a little bit.