If you write in the paper 'Lee stinks,' that's not going to affect me. I'll just laugh. And if you write 'Derrek Lee is the best player in the league,' that won't affect me either. I'll laugh. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
If they watch me play, people will say I'm not into it or whatever. That's okay. I kind of like it. People don't know how much work I'm putting into it. They don't need to know. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
As a first baseman, hitting home runs is what's expected of me. But I don't really try to hit home runs. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
You just get better with age. You learn yourself and the league. I'm starting to understand more about hitting every year. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
I want to be on that team that wins the world championship here in Chicago and sees the city go crazy. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
If you write in the paper 'Lee stinks,' that's not going to affect me. I'll just laugh. And if you write 'Derrek Lee is… — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
It's not like I'm an introvert. You get to know me, I can have a conversation with you. But in front of the media,… — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
Defense is something I take pride in. I feel it's just as important as offense. They should have RBIs for defensive plays. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
Sometimes it's more fun to compete with your friends, because you can talk a little trash with them. — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
If they watch me play, people will say I'm not into it or whatever. That's okay. I kind of like it. People don't know… — Derrek Lee Copy Share Image
