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

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.

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.

Like I say, it's almost embarrassing to talk about. I don't know if Michael Jordan or Bill Gates or Alexander the Great or anyone is worth this type of money, but that's the market we're in today. That's what Mr. Hicks decided to pay me, and now it's time to pay him back and win a couple championships.

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.

Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective.

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