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

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

It is hard to ignore that is reality. But, at the same time, it still comes down to sound baseball decisions, farm systems and then execution on the field by the players. There are a lot of components to that (other) than just saying it is the highest salary.

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.

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.

When you think small and up the middle, good things happen.

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.