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

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.

I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.

I feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I'll be able to tell it all. Right now that's in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help.

As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can.

I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.

There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.