I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day.

Balsamic vinaigrette, Tabasco, and giblets. Then let it boil.

I had a great year and left my guts out on the field.

You must be present to win.

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.

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

There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you really don't know it.