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.

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

My career is an open book, but my life is not.

Sometimes I surprise my own damn self.

I don't want to be a Major League coach.

I'd like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues - what to anticipate, what to expect, what they'll need to do to prepare themselves.

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