I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better.

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

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.

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.

Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something.

I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day.