I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field. I've always been a very strong, dominant position. And I felt that if I did my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level. So, no.

I guess anytime you are mentioned with Hank Aaron, it is the ultimate compliment, not only as a hitter, but obviously, the great ballplayer that he was.

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.

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

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.

You can take my cars or my house, just don't mess with my clothes.