I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

I've never experienced- besides the birth of my two daughters-the feeling of winning a world championship in New York in the new stadium. It's something I'll never forget.

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.

You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see it.

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day.

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.