We (Derek Jeter and I) want to kill each other. I think we both drive each other and motivate each other. But, when we're off the field, we're like family. I think the nice thing about it is we became good friends before we even mad it to the big leagues. That makes it more of a healthy relationship.

You can have fun, respect the game and also play it hard. When you have that combination, you're going to put yourself in a position to be successful.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.

I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.

You can take my cars or my house, just don't mess with my clothes.

I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.

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.