My approach to every game was to try to erase the games that were before and try to focus on the game at hand.

As long as I can compete, I won't quit. Reaching three-thousand is not the finish line as long as I can contribute.

Sometimes I think sportsmanship is a little bit forgotten in place of the individual attention.

There are so many great moments in Yankee Stadium. There is nothing better or no better place better to compete when you are good and the Yankees are good and you are playing a big series in September in Yankee Stadium, four game series, there is no greater excitement anywhere than the Yankee Stadium.

By far, the best moment of my big league career was when I caught the last out at the World Series.

I kept thinking, 'this must be the coolest job - I'd like to be a professional baseball player.' They were getting paid to play a game, and what a cool lifestyle that was.

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.