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.

I've done a lot of special things in this game, and for none of that to be considered clutch, it's an injustice.

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

Like I say, it's almost embarrassing to talk about. I don't know if Michael Jordan or Bill Gates or Alexander the Great or anyone is worth this type of money, but that's the market we're in today. That's what Mr. Hicks decided to pay me, and now it's time to pay him back and win a couple championships.

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

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