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Ever wonder what Derek does in the offseason to keep in shape and prepare for the following season? Here is a little information compiled from various articles.
- Derek usually works out in the Yankees' minor league facility in Tampa, where Derek resides.
- Although the Yankees do have a date players are required to report to training and workouts, Derek is usually there before that date. During one interview, Derek said it seems sometimes there is no offseason.
- Derek mentioned in his book The Life You Imagine that he works out in January and February.
- Derek works with various coaches and instructors to strenthen and improve all aspects of his game. He learns how to become more disciplined at the plate and how to drive the ball with the help of the Yankees' hitting instructors.
- Workouts can include lifting weights, playing catch, hitting balls off of a tee, taking ground balls, throwing, soft toss hitting, and tossing an exercise ball.
- Derek has said that workouts are designed to get stronger because it helps him out more toward the end of the year.
- He once said that he does the same program every other day only during the offseason because preparing to play baseball is a workout itself.
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