I guess anytime you are mentioned with Hank Aaron, it is the ultimate compliment, not only as a hitter, but obviously, the great ballplayer that he was.

Looks aren't the number one thing. They have to have class, intelligence, then looks. If I was the ugliest SOB in the world it would be a lot easier.

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

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.

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.

Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.