All About The W's
- Posted 4 months ago|
- 18 comments
Well it's June and summer is here. After a great comeback win today, we know we've still got our work cut out for us. The injuries have taken a toll, but I've been saying that you can't sit around and wait for guys to come back. You really just have to find ways to get it done.
It seems like our division is stronger this year, especially the way Tampa has been playing. It gets to a point now where you can't just say it seems like Tampa has a good start. They have a good team and that's the bottom line. Toronto has been in town all week and they are always tough, too. If their pitching staff stays healthy, they are as good as any team in baseball.
So we need to start winning because we don't want to dig ourselves into a hole.
We need to play well. I really think we've been playing well the last couple weeks. We'd like to have won some more games but I think if you continue to play well, the wins will come. We just need to win.
For me, the game of baseball has never been about personal accolades. I never really sit down and reflect on anything like that. It's something you do maybe when the season is over, but when you're playing every single day, I really try not to get caught up in that too much.
Personal accolades are great. Don't think that I don't appreciate them and don't think that I don't enjoy it. But the bottom line is that I'm trying to win.
Of all the stats I'm most proud of, it's that we've won 4 times. And I'm trying to win again. I've said that time and time again. When you play a sport, trying to win is the only thing that should matter.
Wins, man, that's it.
Thanks again to you guys out there for the support, my #1, #2, #3 and all the fans on Weplay.

great job last night derek. i knew that you could do it!!!! only 3 more hits to pass babe ruth. i believe in you, Derek!!!! i'll be watching u play tonight. i'll be watching and cheering u on from home in New York!!!!
omg derek thankyou soo much for writing us back !!!! good luck this season !!!!! talk to you soon =]
--#1 FAN ARIEL!!!!
"Derek Line 2" i forgot to mention that for my art final in my school, im doing a water color picture of you. if i can, i'll get somebody to scan it for me.
Derek I don't know if you remember a clinic you were part of at Fordham University 6 years ago but if you check out my video "Thomas Viverito 12yo Little League" you will see the inspiration you gave to 1 kid when he was 8 that continues to excell at BB.
Wicked!
Do you think if i went up to you, you would no hoo i am? haha i comment you everyday and this is your 2nd time writing back !
--#1 Fan Ariel
I'm gonna take your word in the winning thing.I swear if you guys win the World Series this year I'll take the first flight from DC 2 NY after the game and be there for that famous winner's parade you guys have. bring back the trophy home, were it belongs
#1 Jeter Fan is Ariel Epstein, #2 Jeter Fan is Danni Marie, #3 Jeter Fan is Sage.
It can't be Erik, Erik's a guy, we don't care about those things. We're just "BIG JETER FANS" or as Jeter puts it "all the fans on Weplay".
GIAMBI, GIAMBI, GIAMBI, GIAMBI, GIAMBI!
MONSTER WALK OFF, PINCH HIT, TWO RUN BLAST!!!
THE YANKEES ARE HAVING FUN!!! WATCH OUT AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST!
IT"S ALL ABOUT THE W'S!
for some odd reason I can't get "It's all about the benjamins, baby" out of my head, thanks Jeter....:-P
OMGEE DEREK MUCHAS GRACIAS FOR WRITING ME AND ARIEL BAK!!!
WOW U R AMAZING AND CONGRATS ON R WIN YESTERDAY!!
u have no idea but im shaking right now im asooo happy!!!
ily and do good and i hope u keep up w/ the wins!!
--#2 fan Danielle
heyy derek! my softball team is 0-10. every time we have a game my team thinks we are going to lose so no one tries. Is there anything that you do to help your team with confidence? pleaseee write derek. ;]
I am glad that you're team won on June 8 and I hope that you can win all seven game I will keep ask God to help you'll to get about 4 home run frome the team and I still said that you'll should let the ball came to you do not chase it.
Hey I have a really good question... Why don't you wear sunglasses during day games? I can't be without mine... I take 'em off at night because I can't see, but even when it is grey outside, you'll see me with my shades on, I guess I'm light sensitive...
Thanks for Writing back to us Derek. You played really good and I'm so proud of you. You and Alex are the best.Hopefully when I come to the Yankees Stadium which is going to be my first time~ I know you will play good and win. Good Luck!
-#1 Fan Idrisul
Thanks Derek for taking care of your fans, you and the Yankees are always #1. Take care and Good Luck this season.
Let's win again next game