I can only guess that, for guys in their 30s and 40s who watched me play, they understood that the score never mattered and my paycheck never mattered (in relation) to how I played. I played with Little League enthusiasm and professional flair. That's what fans are really looking for.

I have an Alka-Seltzer bat. You know-plop, plop, fizz, fizz, when the pitcher sees me walking up there he says, 'Oh, what a relief it is'.

Every season has its peaks and valleys. What you have to try to do is eliminate the Grand Canyon.

I always respected Barry Bonds, and I wanted to let him know that I did in a certain way.

He (Ozzie Smith) plays like he's on a mini-trampoline or wearing helium kangaroo shorts.

Good mothers are underrated, just like good defense.

I can only guess that, for guys in their 30s and 40s who watched me play, they understood that the score never mattered and my paycheck never mattered (in relation) to how I played. I played with Little League enthusiasm and professional flair. That's what fans are really looking for.