I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.

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

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 don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important.

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

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.

We (Derek Jeter and I) always talk about getting old, gray, and fat when our careers are over and just having a good time. He's like me. He wants to have a good time and be a good person. It's a weird situation for us. It's just like we're looking in the mirror. the only difference is I'm on the West Coast and he's on the East Coast.