I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

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

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

It takes a lot of pressure off you just to go out and play, and your talent sometimes shines even more when you don't worry about individual stuff.

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.

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