My mother's the most special person in my life ... I consider her my MVP: Most Valuable Parent.

I hate the word 'potential'-potential means you haven't gotten it done.

It is hard to ignore that is reality. But, at the same time, it still comes down to sound baseball decisions, farm systems and then execution on the field by the players. There are a lot of components to that (other) than just saying it is the highest salary.

Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there?

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

Keep reading books, stay in school. I encourage kids to read as much as they can, I challenge you to read a book every two weeks, like I try to.

I'm having a hard time finding a date. I don't trust any women I meet. I'm very skeptical.