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

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.

We (Derek Jeter and I) always talk about getting old, gray, and fat when our careers are over and just having a good time. He's like me. He wants to have a good time and be a good person. It's a weird situation for us. It's just like we're looking in the mirror. the only difference is I'm on the West Coast and he's on the East Coast.

There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for.

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

I want to be known as a good major-leaguer, and good major-leaguers work to become good.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.