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

I love the challenge of the game. I love the work. My goal right now is to have a season next year that will make people forget about this one. I'll use things like this for motivation. I'm pumped. I'm hungry.

With what has occurred in my life, the baseball field is where I feel most comfortable. That's what I feel I was born to do and it's what I do best.

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.

Baseball has a funny way to tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it and tells you it's the end.

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

Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.