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, I'm probably more of a quiet guy. — 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
