We have a responsibility not just as atheletes, but as members of society to treat people well. To do things the right way.

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.

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

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.

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

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.

I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field. I've always been a very strong, dominant position. And I felt that if I did my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level. So, no.