Right Back At It Again
- Posted 7 months ago|
- 25 comments
Monday means back to work or school today for a lot of you and we're no different. Well maybe a little different in that our schedule isn't exactly a 9-to-5 job. Sometimes I lose track of the days of the week. But as long as I know when we're playing and where, I'm good to go.
One thing I do know is that it's always great waking up in New York City. Opening up the new Stadium last week is a memory that I will keep with me forever. The park itself is obviously incredible, but seeing all of those great Yankees past and present together to usher in a new era was the highlight for me. So lots of memories over the past week full of high points and unfortunately even some low moments. But that's baseball
Couple of rough games mixed in there, but glad to be back on a winning track after yesterday. The first month of the season is always a feeling-out period, but we're coming together and know that it's a long way to the finish line.
There are a lot of great players on this team who have been around this league a long time, but we've also got some younger players, some guys new to New York.The thing that you try to relate to all the new guys is, you know, don't try to do anything differently. It's still the same game. Of course there's more attention here, more media, the fans expect maximum effort and you're under a microscope a lot more when you're playing in New York. But really, it's still the same game whether you're on AAA team or playing in New York. It's still baseball.
I think a lot of times people put unnecessary pressure on themselves as opposed to just going out and doing the things that made it possible for them to get to this point. So I just try to tell people to relax.
As a team captain, especially in our organization, I think you have a responsibility. You have a responsibility to the organization, your teammates, your coaches and the fans to represent yourself and the organization in the best light possible. Make sure that you try and think like them, that's first and foremost.
So that's the update from here. A few more games here at home with the A's we can hopefully put together a few wins in a row here before packing up again and heading to Boston this weekend. Stay tuned and have a good week.
-Derek
Thanxz Derek 4 posting ok.
Hey Derek, some gr8 points u stated here Derek to keep ur team on track. Point well taken when u said that the players should just relax n do what they always do n this is so true, especially Chin-ming Wang. I believe u should have a talk w/ him ok. TTYL.
You see, that's what I think. The pressure (or stress) you put on your self never helps you.. that's why I kindda like Swisher's personality (or what I get from what I've seen) as long as your having fun and enjoying yourself, you'll do good.
Derek-
Thanks for posting. i love our you represent the lads. You are a true leader thanks for keeping it light. I hope you let wang know we still love him and support him. God bless and best of luck to day and this week. Ill write soon. love ya jen
i really would appreciate if you could give a shout out to the weplay players attention group. The group was started a few months ago with a lot of help of the fans on weplay, we have almost 200 people in the group. the group asks the players on weplay to
give a shout out to the group so everyone in the group is involved in a shout out. by the players... derek, if you can give a shout out to this group our work will pay off. my friend ryan gunderman made many realy cool photoshopped pics you shouldcheckout
we also have a mini petition going, but the group is a petition in its self. a lot of the thousands on kids on this website want the players to recognize them so instead of a 1 person shout out the 200 people in the group get a shout out ! thanks !
-Ariel
rain outs are such a let down :(
OMG Derek congrats on ur AMAZING comeback yesterday! def one of the most memorable games in a while. dnt forget about the fans!! looking forward to hearing from u again soon. GOOD LUCK!!
--#2 fan DANIELLE
Great points Derek!! Today the game was rained out, which ruined my day! But i'll see you guys tomorrow! And good luck! I'll see you in May up in Baltimore!! Love, Kayla.
i hate the rain. I live in maryland and its been raining all day and i was really looking forward to watching the game tonite and what happens it gets rained out lol its okay cuz i think i get to watch 2 of the games this weekend Good Luck and God bless<3
Hey Derek I like that you sad pressure on yourself I think that is why swisher is so good in NY because he has fun and is himself see you later captain
Hey Derek,
Words well spoken!! Good luck the rest of the A's games and specially next week in Boston!! I had a wonderful time in Tampa during Spring Training. Hope to see you soon (maybe next year in the New Stadium!!)
You guys look like you are on the right track! I'm glad to see Melky back and hitting...that walk-off was awesome!
CRUSH BOSTON!!!
Please win the rest of the games in boston
Let's win next game
derek hows your neck?! i am really concerned
--your 1st #1 fan ariel:)
Hi Derek. Why don't you chew bubble gum anymore while you're playing?
I am a female coach,with years of experience with baseball my teeball team is 9boys,1girl.Problem i cannot get this child to stop doing superman on ball underneath him, have gone to his parents.I want to turn him into a team play&need a new plan of attact
Good luck!
hey, Derek,
could you keep playing baseball for as long as you want even if some day the age most baseball players can no longer play is no longer the issue? I am also having a problem with my ankle: i sprained it last week, and it hurts real bad. ideas?
Hey Derek,
I love seeing the Yankees winning! Good luck to you and the whole team! =]
Hi Derek,
Congratulations on your 35th birthday, today. Welcome back in New York. Great job last games against the Braves. Keep up the good work and success the rest of this season.
Happy Birthday, Derek!