"Being Derek Jeter in New York right now is about as good as it gets"
~David Cone
"Well, first of all Derek Jeter has a lot more than just talent. He's got a love for the game, a love for people"
~Don Zimmer
"I have never seen a selfish thing come out of Derek Jeter. That impresses me. In 1999, from a guy into his image, who does his off-the-field stuff, never have I said, `That was kind of selfish.' That's impressive."
~Chad Curtis
"The guy's amazing, man, That's the guy everybody's chasing. When people come to Yankee Stadium, they don't come to see Luis Sojo. They come to see Derek Jeter. If I was a fan, that's the guy I'd come watch play."
~Luis Sojo
"You guys look like you're as shocked as I am. Derek, look what he's doing. It's unbelievable. If you ask me, I think he deserves it."
~Nomar Garciaparra talking about the all-star start
"Going to a public appearance with him is like being with the Beatles"
~David Cone
Derek Jeter's got more game than the Met's Infield!
~Stuart Scott, ESPN
"I get in today and there is a message that says 'We are 82-4 what is
your record?'. I didn't think that was right, kicking a dog while he's
down. But, that's Derek (Jeter) for you America" -Alex Rodriguez kiddin' about Derek
"I think the reason our relationship works is we have a lot of respect for each other....I marvel at the way he plays and
respects the games, and I think it's reciprocal. He's like a big brother. He is my big brother. He's older. It's a pretty unique
relationship." -Alex on Derek
"This is the most fun I've had at an All-Star Game, and that chump over there had a lot to do with it," -Alex Rodriguez said, gesturing affectionately at Jeter.(Allstar game '98)
"Playing against Derek makes me work that much harder. Hell, there's nothing I like better between the lines than kicking his butt."
~Alex Rodriguez
"The Mets got like 2 million people, the Yankees had 3 million. The extra million were for (Derek)Jeter all 13 and 14-year-old girls."
~Darryl Strawberry on difference in parades for World Series titles of '86 Mets and '96 Yanks
"He came to Spring Training the same guy this year as he was last. A lot of guys who have big rookie years come to spring training and their attitudes are different. Not this kid. I like this kid a lot."
~Mariano Duncan
"This is him giving something back to the community. This is him doing something postitive for the kids. This is beyond his baseball talents. This is a special day and I'm proud of him. To see your son up on a wall like that is really something." ~Derek's Father- Charles Jeter (June 26th During Presentation Of Mural)
"I'm telling you, this kid might be a rookie in name, but in mind, heart and ability, he's got to be a six year veteran, because that's exactly how he plays." ~Willie Randolph speaking in 1996, Derek's rookie season
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