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

Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.

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.

Baseball has a funny way to tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it and tells you it's the end.

Keep reading books, stay in school. I encourage kids to read as much as they can, I challenge you to read a book every two weeks, like I try to.

Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation.

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