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.

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

My mother's the most special person in my life ... I consider her my MVP: Most Valuable Parent.

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

Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there?

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.

I hate the word 'potential'-potential means you haven't gotten it done.