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

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

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

Walking the streets of New York, a lot of people are cheering me on. It feels good.

You must be present to win.

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

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.