I know when I'm off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you'll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.

When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it's whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.

I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.

I think of myself as 'catching' the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.

I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.

But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).