Baseball Quote by David Lee

There's a lot more to playing in the big leagues in New York than just the baseball part.

— David Wright

Don't get me wrong; it's not like I didn't go out and have fun. But there's been a lot of players that come to…

— Derek Jeter

I always loved playing in New York, where the Yankees fans expect a winning team every year.

— Robinson Cano

I don't understand someone not wanting to play for a city like New York. I just don't get that.

— Austin Rivers

I think it's an unbelievable responsibility to our sport, coaching in New York, because the fans are probably the most knowledgeable, or as knowledgeable…

— Larry Brown

I always thought it's not that the greatest players in the world come from New York. It's just the guys who shouldn't have made…

— Kenny Smith

Kids from New York usually don't stay in New York anymore: they go to prep schools and all sorts of stuff nowadays. I'm just…

— Kemba Walker

New York City is the capital for Baseball, not just for the pros, but also for the kids throughout the city, as well. No…

— Mark Teixeira

You need coaches and players that are connected to the community, and I think all of those elements came together in New York.

— Ilana Kloss

I just wanted to go play in the big leagues. But possibly playing for the Yankees is very special.

— Nick Johnson

I love being a Yankee, and it's hard not to. It's a special place to play.

— Mark Teixeira

Chicago started doing the same thing, bringing on young players in the beginning combined with veterans, and it worked for them. The Yankees are…

— Aroldis Chapman