The streak has become my identity; it's who I've become.

What keeps me going? I guess it's just a desire to keep trying to contribute and do things in life.

Leadership isn't about simply being in charge and treating your people like soldiers and barking orders. Leadership is sharing your knowledge and your direction so that others grow and reach their potential.

I think baseball has moved on in many ways and the focus on the competitions on the field is really what the game is all about. It seems to be healthy. It seems more people are watching it.

In the end of the day, I feel pretty good about the contributions you can make.

When things happen to you in the worst way, you live with it, you go over it, you think, 'What else could I have done?

I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues.