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

This is how I define grace: youre on the main stage, and it looks like it has been rehearsed 100 times, everything goes so smoothly. Thats where I get my confidence and success, from knowing that I have an edge because I know Im prepared.

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

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.

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

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.

Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.