“Win, Or the Season’s a Failure” – Derek Jeter Opens Up About His Philosophy With the New York Yankees

Derek Jeter is likely one of the most recognizable faces in Major League Baseball. And with the star announcing his exit as the CEO of the Miami Marlins, franchises across the league will be eager to get him to their front office, and with good reason. Jeter was a part of several winning rosters with the New York Yankees and would be a great addition for any franchise looking to win. But what about his mentality sets him apart?

Appearing in a media podcast recently, Jeter spoke at length about how he approached the game while with the Yankees. But what was it about his thinking that created a winning environment? And could be looking to take that back to the Bronx?

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Derek Jeter on his winning mentality

While slightly dated after Jeter’s exit from the Marlins, the interview still informs us a lot about his mindset and thinking. When asked about what it was that he shared with the Yankees’ ownership and what he brought to the Marlins, Jeter’s answer seemed to be straightforward. Wins.

Speaking to how similar his thinking was to the New York Yankees’ ownership, Jeter spoke about their winning attitude. Said Jeter, “Win or the season’s a failure.”

“As athletes, the worst phrase in professional sport to me is ‘Get ’em next year.’ “ he added. Going on to address their thinking pattern, Jeter went into some detail about why he thought as he did.

“That’s 12 months. That’s a long time. You only get so many next years,” Jeter went on to add.

An athlete’s career is uncertain in the best of circumstances. With injuries threatening around every corner, sport is always unpredictable. And perhaps that’s why Jeter’s mindset makes so much sense. Every year you aren’t winning a championship is an opportunity lost. In the words of Jeter himself, “So you get the most out of your career and if you don’t win, season’s a failure.”

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Jeter has quit his position with the Miami Marlins amid the lockout extended off-season, and this could potentially present a great opportunity for teams around the league to snag the superstar. With the lockout not applicable to front office staff, several teams could be seeing Jeter as an ideal addition with his experience and tremendous mentality.

But where do you think Jeter is headed? Could a reunion with the Yankees be on the cards?