Opening Up on the Road
- Posted 7 months ago|
- 17 comments
So big week for us... We've got an offday here in Baltimore as the new season started yesterday. It really is hard to believe it's been 14 years already since I got here, but some things don't change. A new year always starts with the same mission, and that's winning in October.
Goals don't change! My goal ever since I came up was to just do everything to help the Yankees win. That was true in 1995 and it's true in 2009. Everyone wants to have great seasons individually but the bottom line is that we go out there to compete and try to win a championship.
I learned early on, when we were winning a lot when I first came up with the Yankees, that helping Win the World Series is the only goals that we have. I believe that at the professional level, you only get better as a player individually when you're helping the team win.
We've now gotten a chance to spend some time in the new stadium and it is everything I hoped it would be, and more. I don't want to give much more away because I want people to come in and experience it like I did, soak it all in with no preconceived notions. I hadn't been there since right before Christmas, but it was great getting a few workouts and games there.
Now we're back on the road for a week, but can't wait to get back to New York for the official opening. It's going to be something special.
Until then, we've got business to take care of in Baltimore, KC and Tampa. And you can check out the contest they're running on Weplay where the winner gets to come and train with me for a day, a personal skills lesson that we'll also shoot and put on the Weplay site. It's already going on now I believe, so check it out.
Talk again when I'm back home,
-Derek
I'm so happy that baseball season is finally here. I miss watching you guys play. I'm pumped!! I feel like this is our year. The Stadium is gorgeous, still miss the old one tho. Hope you guys haver a spectacular year. I'll be cheering y'll on. GO YANKEES!
Living in Indiana with both Reds fans and Cub fans as well as White Sox fans, you can imagine the 'heat' that i take on a regular basis but its all worth it. The bombers are beginning another road to November. Looking for championship #27. God bless
i hope the you and the yankees have an amazing season! just to let you know i'm predicting 161-1 in the regular season then undefeated in the post season but knock on wood cuz i wouldn't wanna jinx something as probable as that haha ;)
I'll see you tonight @ the game.. well, i'lll see you , but you won't see me LOL... section 80..
Wish yoand the Yankees the best of lick tonight go yankees !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
omg Derek i want to know more about ur gorgeous new stadium!! im all the way across the country. i hope u guys win ur series in Baltimore and make sure to do good for ur #1, and #2 fans! looking forward to watching the game!
--#2 fan DANIELLE
Have a great game tonight! I'll be there tomorrow for the 1:05 game; can't wait! May I please get your autograph? Kids first, or course, but just in case you have an extra second, I'd be "over the moon"!
Hi,how r u?I know that those were 2 tough losses but pick it up 2day.I'm looking forward 2 visiting da new stadium n watching my favorite team play n win.Derek how does it feel 2 be da 1st to get a hit @ da new stadium, what's da 1 word 2 describe it? NYY
Hey Derek I hope u guys win the home opener at the new Yankee stadium. I can't come to that game but I'll watch it. But I will see a u and the Yankees on the 19 can't wait this is the year for # 27 go Yankees !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Mary Cate
Derek! I was at the 2nd and 3rd game in Baltimore. Your home-run made my life! It's always been a dream of mine to see you hit a home-run in person, so thank you.You guys did amazing yesterday. I'm so glad baseball is back! See you on May 9 and 10.
I don't remember you not playing for the Yankees... 1995 was my rookie year too...
I Wish I could be there for opening day... Wish I lived in New York... At least in Florida I can play baseball all the time....
Hey derek-
Congrats on your win yesterday. I am so glad the season is here. Cant believe you have been with the team for 14 years already, i hope we do make the series this fall. good luck the rest of the road trip. by the way i love having you as our new
leadoff hitter. God bless and happy good friday to you. Lets go yankees. love ya jen
I wish I could go to Opening Day! My parents won only 2 tickets and they are going! Too bad it wasn't 3! I will be watching though! Good luck Captain! ?
Born & raised in NJ.having been going to the Yankee games since the 1970's.Watched Bucky Dent, Sweet Lou, Bob Watson, Reggie, Dave Winfield, to just name a few.noone is as great to watch like you. Now living in Florid..I am off to see you play in Tampa.
Hey Derek, I watch all the games I possibly can with life being so busy as it tends to be. You have been doing an awesome job lately. They don't call you captain clutch for nothing. Nice homer yesterday 4/17.
Derek, Im 20 what do you think I should to do to pursue my baseball career? Im in college but I need help making the baseball team? Do you have any suggestions??