I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did.

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

Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Respect the lowest rank and the highest rank and you'll never get in trouble.

I truly believe my job starts the minute I leave the baseball field. Going out and catching ground balls and hitting, that's a job, and that's what I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid. But when you think about leaving that field, that's when the job and the demands really start. In New York, Seattle, every city. The community, the media, business stuff. You have to stay on a narrow path.

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

I only look forward. I can't get all caught up in what I've done. I still have plenty to accomplish in the game. Hopefully, I'm just scratching the surface.

Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there?